Analyst/Manager, Corporate Strategy

We are now looking for an Analyst/Manager, Corporate strategy to join our team in Helsinki, Finland. 
 
 

Greetings from your future manager 
 
This position offers a broad perspective into UPM and its businesses – each with its own unique merits and challenges  – in an ambitious and hungry-for-change environment. I’m excited at the prospect of having you in our team! Louise Leppävuori, Vice President, Corporate Strategy 
 
 

What you will do 

Corporate Strategy team, part of UPM Strategy & M&A team, contributes to the realization of the company’s vision to lead the forest based bioindustry into a sustainable, innovation-driven, and exciting future. As a member of the Corporate Strategy team you participate in UPM’s strategy creation and, through analyses and impactful communication materials, in enabling the group management’s decision-making. 
 

In this position, you will 

• Contribute to the strategy process by preparing analyses and supporting the team, e.g. through development of UPM's long-term financial forecasts and scenarios 

• Analyze and develop financial forecasts and related analysis to support decision-making 

• Assist in financial modeling and business case development for strategic initiatives 

• Support and manage other development and special projects on UPM group, business area and business line level 
   
   

Who you are 

• You have a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or equivalent field of studies 

• You have 2-4 years of work experience in strategy work, data analysis and problem-solving, e.g. from a consulting firm or international corporation 

• You have excellent analytical skills, with the ability to bring them to clear and concise conclusions 

• You have good organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion. Experience from project management is considered an advantage 

• You are flexible and adept at time management e.g. can easily switch between tasks and adjust plans based on obstacles or changing targets 

• You value both receiving and giving feedback 

• You have strong communication and collaboration skills 

• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English
   

This is what we offer to you  

• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils.’ Our work is impactful and transformative. 

• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 

• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. 

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.  

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working. 

Additional Information 

You will be based in UPM head office in Helsinki and report to Louise Leppävuori, Vice President, Corporate Strategy. 

For further information, please contact Louise Leppävuori, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, tel. +358401919974 on 15th or 22nd of May, 10AM–12PM (EEST). 

Please apply and attach your CV and Cover Letter by May 30, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and may invite candidates for interviews already before the end of the application period. 
 

For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600. 
 

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014. 
 

UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. 

UPM – we renew the everyday 

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