Analyst/Manager, Corporate Strategy

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! 

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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 3-4 years of work experience in strategy work and problem-solving, e.g. from a management 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 excellent 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. 

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Additional Information about the position

This position is located in Helsinki, Finland.

The position holder will report to Vice President, Corporate Strategy.

For further information, please contact Louise Leppävuori, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, tel. +358401919974 on Tuesday August 4th 10 a.m.–12 noon (EEST), or Thursday August 6th 2–4 p.m. (EEST)

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by August 7th, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

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

Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page.

Country-specific information 

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

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. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

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