How Aaron combines his finance studies with a part-time job at ECIT NORIAN

How Aaron combines his finance studies with a part-time job at ECIT NORIAN

Studying finance is about more than theory. It’s about understanding how the numbers actually work in the real world. For Aaron Moss, who is pursuing a master’s degree in finance at BI Norwegian Business School, his part-time role at ECIT NORIAN has given him exactly that connection — in a working environment that lets him build academic knowledge and hands-on experience side by side.

We sat down with Aaron to talk about his student life, the tasks he contributes to in the finance department, and how we’ve worked together to make studies and work fit seamlessly.

A professional community that provides real insight

Much of the learning comes from working closely with experienced colleagues who take the time to guide along the way. At a company like ECIT NORIAN, where knowledge transfer is a core value, it’s this kind of mentoring relationship that builds the next generation of specialists.

– I’m well looked after at work. Having experienced colleagues who take the time to explain and guide has been absolutely crucial to how much I’ve learned in a short time.

The connection between his studies and his day-to-day work is tangible. Much of what Aaron handles in the finance department maps directly to the subjects he’s covering in his master’s programme.

– When I work with P&L or forecasting, I gradually develop a deeper understanding of them the further I progress in my studies. It’s a real advantage to be able to link the theory directly to something I’m doing at work the next day.

An environment built for modern professional work

ECIT NORIAN has long invested in an industrialised core with AI embedded throughout – from RPA and automated processes to AI-driven decision support. For students who have grown up with the technology, it’s a natural fit.

– My fellow students and I have a comparative advantage when it comes to using AI in the workplace. We’re used to applying it effectively, and at ECIT NORIAN it’s a completely natural part of everyday life.

This competence meets the experience of our specialists, and it’s at that intersection that we’re building the finance function of the future.

Flexibility that makes studying possible

– I feel that ECIT NORIAN is genuinely invested in my wellbeing and my studies. That means I can focus fully during exam periods — which are long, exhausting, and intense.

At ECIT NORIAN, flexibility for student employees is a deliberate approach. Aaron plans his working days a week in advance, arranging them around lectures and study groups. During exam periods, he takes time off. Studies come first — and that gives us colleagues who bring energy, motivation, and continuously developing expertise.

A professional community you grow with

Aaron has a sharp observation about what you actually gain from time with us:

– Even if you’re only in the office one day a week, those two years will give you far more than the hours at your desk would suggest. You get to watch a company evolve over time — contracts, new clients, M&A processes. All of those changes are at least as educational as the actual tasks.

It’s an insight worth emphasising: at ECIT NORIAN, you don’t just get a part-time job. You get a professional community to grow with.

– After I graduate, I could very much see myself continuing at ECIT NORIAN full-time. I’m really happy here. It’s an exciting place to work and I’ve become very fond of my colleagues, Aaron concludes.

Want to be part of our professional community?

At ECIT NORIAN, we are committed to building professional environments where both experienced specialists and future finance professionals can develop. We believe that gaining practical experience during your studies makes a real difference — for the individual and for our professional community.