Business Operations Specialist, Finance & Transaction Operations

The role

Produce, validate, and manage accurate transaction and financial data for internal and external stakeholders on a daily and monthly basis Support finance and transaction operations by monitoring data flows, reconciling transactions, and investigating exceptions and anomalies Analyze financial and operational data to support reporting, business decision-making, and process improvements Run and maintain data queries, scripts, and workflows used in transaction operations and reporting Work with large datasets in Snowflake and SQL-based environments to ensure reliable and scalable data handling Develop and improve Python-based scripts, automations, and checks that support operational efficiency and data quality Collaborate closely with Finance, Product, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure transaction data is complete, consistent, and actionable Support recurring operational tasks related to financial services, including daily follow-up and monthly reporting cycles Identify root causes of data issues and operational bottlenecks, and propose practical improvements Maintain clear documentation for processes, data logic, and recurring operational tasks Use Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence to manage tasks, document processes, and support cross-team collaboration Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field 2–4+ years of relevant experience in business operations, finance operations, transaction operations, data operations, or a similar role Strong hands-on SQL skills and good understanding of relational databases Experience working with Snowflake Practical experience with Python for data analysis, scripting, or automation Strong understanding of data structures, data quality controls, and operational reporting Experience working with financial, transactional, or reconciliation-related data Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills Analytical and detail-oriented way of working, with the ability to spot inconsistencies and investigate issues independently Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving processes Good communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment Professional fluency in English The position is located in Helsinki Finland and you need relevant working rights