Graduate, Strategy & Digital, UPM Raflatac

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Are you eager to gain a broad and global perspective? Do you want to learn how we develop impactful strategies that drive decision-making at UPM Raflatac? Are you passionate about the latest technologies and data and ready to apply them in real-world scenarios? We are seeking a motivated and analytical Graduate to work in the field of Strategy & Digital, to join our dynamic team in UPM Raflatac. Home location of the position will be Helsinki or Tampere.

The UPM Graduate Programme gives your career a whirlwind start with many opportunities for the future development. During the programme you gain an international work experience and develop your skills to a new level. Experienced and inspiring UPM manager mentors provide coaching for the trainees throughout the programme. At UPM, we make a positive impact by transforming the world of materials with sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products. Read more at www.upm.com/graduate and join us on this exciting path.

Greetings from your future manager

We are looking a positive and proactive person with a passion for analysing business through data who is ready to make impact. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our holistic understanding of the business while collaborating closely with a diverse range of stakeholders. You'll gain invaluable experience and insights, all while helping to drive our strategic initiatives forward. We look forward to the possibility of working together! – Aino Viljanen, Director, Digital Customer Experience

What you will do
 

Our Graduate Programme aims to strengthen your professional and personal competencies.  In addition, you will have a chance to develop your business network. 

In this role, you will:

• Develop and build data models to analyze large datasets, including financial, operational, sales, competitive, and other relevant information

• Gather data-driven insights, understand our business, new markets and products thru data

• Contribute to UPM Raflatac’s strategy work in development projects and work with our business leaders as a project team member or project manager

• Research and evaluate new markets, leading business intelligence projects for gaining market insight

• Participate in 1-3 international assignments focused on key strategic initiatives

Who you are

• Master´s degree of Tech. or Econ or equivalent / soon to graduate

• A team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills

• You have enthusiasm for learning and applying your skills in a fast-paced environment

• You have strong interest in analytical problem-solving and have programming skills (e.g Python or R or SQL)

• Strength in key business tools (Excel, Powerpoint) – experience with Tableau, Power BI considered as a plus

• Experience in project management and interest to drive initiatives are considered as a plus

• Fluent in English (both written and spoken), other languages considered as a plus

This is what we offer for 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 

Please note that if the international circumstances allow, the UPM Graduate Programme will send you for assignments in other UPM locations. 

The UPM Graduate Programme is a paid internship. 

For more information about the position, please contact Aino Viljanen, Director, Digital Customer Experience: [email protected] or tel. +358 456 501 484.

Are you interested in this position? Apply and attach your CV and cover letter latest by January 31, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and we might invite candidates for interviews before the end of the application time. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center: [email protected] or tel. +358 204 146 600. 

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 non-smoking workplace in Finland. 

UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 12 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,100 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,5 billion (USD 1,6 billion) in 2023. Find out how we are labeling a smarter future beyond fossils at  www.upmraflatac.com. 

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