Anni Kulmala, Legal and Procurement Trainee 

Who are you and what is your role at Fintraffic? 

I am Anni Kulmala, and I work as a trainee in Fintraffic’s Legal and Procurement Services. 

What are you studying? How have you been able to apply your learning at Fintraffic?

I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Administrative Sciences at the University of Vaasa. My major is Public Management, and my minor is Public Law. In addition, I have completed courses in management and business law. 

I feel that my studies have provided a strong foundation for my work at Fintraffic. My public law studies have supported my work in assisting legal services tasks, while my studies in public management have been useful in tasks related to the procurement process. 

However, I have learned the most through the variety of tasks in my role, where I have been able to apply my knowledge in practice. 

What kind of employer has Fintraffic been? What have you learned here? 

Fintraffic has been an excellent employer for me in every respect. I have had the opportunity to participate in a wide range of supporting tasks within our team and take responsibility in different projects. The work atmosphere has always been encouraging and supportive. 

Through my work, I have learned to understand broader processes, such as the implementation of public procurement. Through different tasks and projects, I have developed my ability to manage my time and apply learned concepts and guidelines in practical work. The variety of tasks has also allowed me to collaborate with different people and teams. 

The fact that this is my third summer working at Fintraffic shows how much I have enjoyed my work here. 

What other plans do you have for the summer besides your work?

In addition to work, I plan to spend time at a summer cottage in the Saimaa region and take a trip to Europe. 

Säde Sivuranta, HR Assistant

Who are you and what is your role at Fintraffic?

I am Säde, and I work at Fintraffic as an HR Assistant, supporting a wide range of HR tasks related to the employee lifecycle. Previously, I worked in psychological assessments, and I wanted to broaden my expertise across different areas of HR and move into a more diverse role. I believed that a large state-owned special assignment company like Fintraffic would provide great opportunities to develop my HR skills, so I decided to apply for a summer position.

I started as an HR trainee in the spring of 2025 and continued working here after the summer. Now I have been at Fintraffic for over a year, and my workdays consist of a wide variety of HR responsibilities, including managing employee benefits, recruitment, maintaining HR data, handling day-to-day employment matters, onboarding, developing organizational culture, working on employee wellbeing and employer branding, HR communications – and the list goes on!

What have you studied? How have you been able to apply your learning at Fintraffic?

I graduated with a Master’s degree in General and Adult Education in the summer of 2025. I also studied work and organizational psychology, management, and communications as my minors.

During my studies, I focused extensively on HR-related topics, with a particular emphasis on employee wellbeing. I wrote both of my theses on wel-being-related topics, with my master’s thesis specifically focusing on the connection between HR and employee wellbeing. In my current role, I have been able to apply a lot of this theoretical knowledge in practice and further develop my expertise in the field.

What kind of employer has Fintraffic been? What have you learned here?

Fintraffic has been an excellent employer. The culture here is inclusive and supportive. I would especially like to thank my own HR team, that has given me the opportunity to work on a wide range of HR tasks, truly develop my skills in the field, and build a strong foundation for the future.

One of the things I particularly enjoy at Fintraffic is that no two days are the same, and I am able to develop my skills continuously in my daily work.

What other plans do you have for the summer besides your work?

I have been working at Fintraffic since last spring, so for me, this role has extended beyond just a summer job. This summer, however, I am also planning to take some time off and travel. I am hoping to spend as much time as possible at my summer cottage and relax in the peaceful countryside, away from the city.

Julia Pulkkinen, Finance Trainee

Who are you and what is your role at Fintraffic?

I am Julia Pulkkinen, and I work at Fintraffic as a finance trainee. I was looking for a summer job last year and came across an opening at Fintraffic, so I decided to apply for a position in finance. The field of traffic management was completely new to me, but it sounded like an interesting and meaningful place to work. Now I am working at Fintraffic for my second summer, and I have really enjoyed my time here.

My responsibilities include, for example, tasks related to purchase invoice processing, sales invoicing, as well as various controls and checks. In addition, I assist with other finance-related tasks. The role is very diverse, and I have had the opportunity to work on many different types of assignments.

What are you studying? How have you been able to apply your learning at Fintraffic?

I am currently in my third year studying administrative sciences at Tampere University and am about to complete my bachelor’s degree. My major is public financial management, and I have also studied accounting as a minor.

Through my studies, I have gained a theoretical understanding of financial matters, and through my work tasks, I have been able to apply this knowledge in practice. I have also learned a lot of new things through my work that were not covered in my studies.

What kind of employer has Fintraffic been? What have you learned here?

Fintraffic has been a very good employer, and I have really enjoyed working here. Because of my positive experience, I am now here for my second summer. From the very first day, I felt that I became part of the team and that my contribution was valued.

The team has a supportive atmosphere, it is always easy to ask for help, and everyone is willing to assist. This has created a safe environment for learning new things and developing my skills.

I also feel that I have been warmly welcomed into the work community. I have been given responsibility as well as opportunities to grow in my role. I have appreciated receiving feedback on my work. During my time here, I have learned a lot about finance and strengthened my existing knowledge and skills.

What other plans do you have for the summer besides your summer job?

In addition to work, my goal is to enjoy the summer and hopefully make the most of good weather. I have plans for several weekend trips within Finland. I intend to spend time at a summer cottage and attend a festival.