Senior Manager, Finance Automation & AI

• Senior Manager, Finance Automation & AI

• Location: Poland / Finland / UK / Spain / Germany / Remote
• Department: Finance
• Reports to: Director, FP&A
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Workplace Model: Hybrid, 3-days / week onsite (Finland & Poland), Remote
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

Why this role matters:

As a Senior Manager in Finance Automation & AI, you will identify high-value opportunities, build or support the development of automation solutions, and work closely with Finance teams to embed better, faster, and more controlled workflows. You will not have day-to-day operational responsibilities; instead, your mandate is to help Finance move toward a more autonomous, scalable, and data-driven operating model.

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 is headquartered in Finland and operates globally across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We have more than 900 employees, united by a shared vision: improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Define and execute an automation roadmap across Finance functions (FP&A, Treasury, FinOps) that delivers a measurable increase in AI-enabled workflows and high-impact "easy-win" solutions.
• Redesign manual workflows into standardized, automated processes to reduce error rates and improve auditability scores through facilitated team alignment workshops.
• Orchestrate Finance requirements for data pipelines and system integrations across NetSuite and data lakes, ensuring 100% alignment between technical infrastructure and functional needs.
• Engineer and deploy automated prototypes (RPA, LLMs, or scripts) from specification to rollout, achieving defined targets for speed, cost efficiency, and accuracy.
• Establish formal automation governance standards and testing protocols while increasing departmental tool adoption through structured coaching and repeatable frameworks.
• Build & Experiment with Automation & AI for Finance Processes
• Identifying repetitive, manual finance tasks and experimenting with automation approaches to simplify or eliminate them
• Building lightweight scripts, workflow automations, or AI-assisted tools that reduce time-to-output for Finance teams
• Testing and iterating on GenAI solutions (e.g., AI assistants, summarization tools, workflow helpers) to improve daily work
• Translating business pain points into simple, working automation solutions — even if the first version is imperfect
• Scaling successful prototypes into reliable, documented tools that teams can adopt and use independently

Requirements

Role-specific Competences

• 7–12 years in finance transformation, automation engineering, FP&A, accounting operations, financial systems, or consulting roles.
• Demonstrated delivery of end-to-end automation programs.
• Strong understanding of finance processes across Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and FinOps, with the ability to challenge and redesign them.
• Experience integrating or optimising NetSuite, data platforms, and planning/reporting systems is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work with technical teams (Data Engineering, IT, Product) to operationalize automation.
• Self-starter with the ability to independently identify, size, and execute automation opportunities.
• Executive-level communication: able to influence, align, and secure buy-in across senior stakeholders.
• Analytical and inventive mindset with a bias for experimentation and rapid iteration.

Application Process

• Talent Attraction (TA) Screen (30-45mins)
• Hiring Manager Interview (60mins)
• Competency interview with live exercise and discussion (60mins)
• Final call with CFO (30mins)

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

• Specific benefits vary by location
• A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational, and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice 
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus

• Base salary range for this position is 30000-40000 PLN per month (gross) contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. 

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.

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.