Finance Business Partner - Corporate & Operations

Role Highlights:

• Job Title: Finance Business Partner - Corporate & Operations
• Department: Finance
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• Reports to: FP&A Director
• Contract Type: Permanent 
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO)

Why this role matters:

The Finance Business Partner is a key role, directly supporting the Corporate and Operations functions by collaborating closely with three members of ICEYE's executive team: the Chief Financial Officer, SVP Operations, and General Counsel, as well as their respective senior leadership teams.

Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role is responsible for ownership of Corporate and Operations forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range planning. A core aspect of the position is applying forward-looking financial judgment to directly influence scaling and investment decisions and supporting critical corporate projects.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Requirements

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Establish yourself as a trusted financial partner to the CFO, SVP Operations, GC and leadership teams, actively shaping supporting function strategy, investment trade-offs, and scale decisions.
• Own Corporate and Operations’ forecasting and financial reporting with a clear focus on forward-looking insight—surfacing cost, yield, timing, and capital risks early and enabling leadership to act decisively.
• Develop robust business and investment cases to enable informed decisions on IT and overhead decisions.
• Own company wide headcount planning consolidation to enable HR, Facilities and Talent teams to rightsize for future activity volumes.
• Engage with key stakeholders across Corporate, Operations, Finance, and other teams to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Contribute to the broader Finance organization in reporting, planning, and forecasting, including participation in long-term strategic planning.
• Partner with Corporate Controlling to ensure accurate accounting treatment and smooth financial processes.

What we're looking for

Must haves:

1. Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
2. 7–12 years of proven experience in financial planning, business partnering, or strategic finance roles.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
4. A proactive self-starter with a hands-on mindset and the ability to operate both independently and as part of a team.
5. Demonstrated ability to structure complex problems, analyze data, and communicate insights effectively to senior stakeholders.
6. Strong business acumen with the ability to operate credibly in technical and operational discussions, challenge assumptions, and translate complexity into clear financial trade-offs for senior decision-makers.
7. Experience in the technology sector or in large-scale technology organizations is considered a strong advantage.
8. Fluency in English.
9. Role based in Espoo, Finland.

Application Process

• Interview with Talent Attraction Partner
• Interview with FP&A Director
• Interview with SVP Operations, GC, or CFO

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun:  What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.
  

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Base salary range for this position is contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.