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Would you like to help shape the Student Union’s finances? Apply to join the ÅAS Financial Board for 2027

News — 11.11.2026

The Student Union of Åbo Akademi University (ÅAS) is looking for a new Chair and a new member for the Financial Board (ED). Would you like to have a say in how the Student Union manages its properties and invests its funds? If so, the ED might be the right place for you.

To apply for a position in the Financial Board you need to know Swedish quite well. The administrative language of the Student Union is Swedish.

The Financial Board consists of a Chair, a Vice Chair and four Members. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Finance Board must be members of the Student Union.

As Chair, you will chair the meetings of the Financial Board and be responsible for the Board’s work. You will report to the Student Union Council, liaise with the Student Union’s Executive Board and act as supervisor to the ÅAS Chief Executive Officer.

As a Member of the Financial Board, you will be involved in making decisions regarding the Student Union’s long-term finances. This includes the Student Union’s assets (e.g. property), investment activities and the management of its financial operations. Through your student perspective, you can make a valuable contribution to the ongoing financial management carried out at ÅAS.

You can find more information about the open positions and how to apply on the Swedish version of this article.

Do you have any questions? Contact us

Chair of the Financial Board
Hamish Simpson, edo@studentkaren.fi

Contact person in Åbo
Svea Välimäki
so@studentkaren.fi

Contact person in Vasa
René Närhi
rene.narhi@abo.fi