Integration Director

Integration Director – Mergers and Acquisitions

We are looking for an Integration Director to join our Wood Products Division team. This position can be based in Helsinki.  Also, the other Wood Products Finnish locations can be discussed.

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As the Integration Director, you will be responsible for the smooth integration process of acquisitions. Your role is to ensure that newly acquired companies are integrated efficiently and successfully into our organization. You will work closely with various departments, such as Operations, Sourcing, Sales, Finance, HR, and IT, to ensure a seamless and effective integration.

Your responsibilities include:

- Leading and coordinating the strategic planning of acquisitions

- Managing and scheduling the integration process projects

- Risk management and problem-solving during the integration process - Communicating and negotiating with stakeholders

- Monitoring the progress of integration and reporting to senior management - Supporting employees and teams during the change process

- Developing and implementing best practices in the integration process

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced leader with +10 years of experience working in leadership roles in a mechanical forest, sawmilling, pulp, paper, board, or other process industry. You also have a master’s degree in business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field. You have proven leadership capabilities with the ability to influence, inspire, and motivate people as well as develop the organization and culture.  Financial and business understanding is required. Fluent written and spoken proficiency in both English and Finnish is essential. This position requires the ability to travel.

We expect you to have substantial acquisition experience, excellent project management, and negotiation skills. You should have the ability to oversee broad scenarios and efficiently bring projects to completion in challenging situations. To succeed in this position the ability to focus and prioritize essential tasks is crucial.

Additionally, you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse individuals, along with a background in change management and personnel leadership is seen as an asset. Naturally, you have excellent communication and collaboration skills, and an ability to establish relationships and influence people at all levels and across organizational boundaries.

What we offer

With our values, “Lead and Do what’s right”, we endeavor to set an example in all aspects of our business as well as sustainability. We dare to take the initiative and constantly ask ourselves what more can we do, and what can we do better.

By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for you to be a part of the Stora Enso journey.

How can you apply for this role? 

You can submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but latest by 24.1.2025.  

Depending on the role, we might invite you to a video interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference, and health checks as well as a drug test. If you would like to learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career website.    

If you have any questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager Miikka Andersson by email [email protected].

Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!

Part of the global bio-economy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 20,000 people.  See our film.  

We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.

The Wood Products division is a leading provider of innovative wood-based solutions. The product range covers all areas of construction, including massive wood elements and wood components. It also includes a variety of sawn timber goods and pellets for sustainable heating. The emerging product range of bio-composites addresses the opportunities to replace plastics in consumer goods and creates potential in various demanding exterior applications in a cost-competitive way.  
 

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