Manager, Business Development

Metsä Tissue

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Tissue and Greaseproof Papers business, Metsä Tissue, produces hygiene products for households and professionals, and greaseproof papers for cooking and food packaging. Our high-quality locally produced brands – Lambi, Serla, Mola, Tento, Katrin and SAGA – make daily life cleaner. 

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

Metsä Tissue is currently looking for a

MANAGER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

based in Espoo to become part of our Business Development team in a fixed-term position until 30 September 2027.

What is the job that awaits you?

As Manager, Business Development, you will support Metsä Tissue’s strategic development and strategy execution. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and contribute to the planning and implementation of strategic projects and business development initiatives and activities.

The role combines strategic development, business intelligence, market insight generation and project portfolio support. You will help ensure that decision-making is supported by relevant analysis and that key development initiatives move forward effectively across the organisation.

In this role, you will:

• support Metsä Tissue’s strategic development and strategy execution through development projects and initiatives, including key strategic investments and M&A

• manage or contribute to strategic and other business development projects across the organisation

• support the management of Metsä Tissue’s overall development project portfolio and help ensure alignment between priorities, resources and business targets

• manage and coordinate the business intelligence process and reporting in Metsä Tissue in cooperation with Metsä Group Business Intelligence

• develop BI systems and reporting practices for the management team and other key user groups, ensuring that insights are shared and utilised across the organisation

• provide analysis and insights on markets, industry developments, future trends, competitors and customers to support decision-making, strategic projects, planning and implementation

• deliver regular market and competitor analyses and further develop market intelligence services and deliverables for key user groups

• support the development and deployment of change management practices and their adoption at Metsä Tissue in cooperation with key stakeholders

What are we expecting of you?

We are looking for a business development professional who combines strategic thinking with practical execution. You are comfortable working in a matrix organisation, managing multiple topics in parallel and collaborating with stakeholders across functions and organisational levels. You know how to turn data and insight into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations, and you communicate effectively in both management discussions and cross-functional cooperation.

To succeed in the role, you bring:

• a master’s degree in business, technology or a closely related field

• 2+ years of relevant working experience (in a similar role)

• experience in strategic development and market research, both qualitative and quantitative

• experience in an international consulting company and/or in corporate business development is considered an advantage

• strong business understanding and strategic development capability

• solid project management skills and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation

• strong communication, cooperation and change management skills

• good presentation and problem-solving skills

• good command of MS Office and fundamentals of Power BI

• competence in using web-based and online tools effectively

• fluent written and spoken English, while other relevant language skills are considered an asset

Career in the new era at Metsä Group

An international growth business – build a successful career At Metsä Group. The forest industry is a prime example of the bioeconomy and circular economy, and shows the way to the future. Megatrends such as urbanisation and rising living standards are driving Metsä Group’s business and the shift to renewable fossil free raw materials. With us, you’ll get to develop future skills, business and products with a long-term perspective, together with our top professionals. Our big company offers a wide range of career opportunities and many interesting challenges. 

Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.

We offer our employees a wide range of fringe benefits, including comprehensive occupational health care, and extensive training and development opportunities. To support wellbeing at work, we encourage our employees to take advantage of culture and sports benefits.

Metsä Group has a hybrid working model. In this position, part of the work can be done remotely.

Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.

Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment: https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/.

Would you like to know more? Contact us!

Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact Director, Business Development Fanny Henriksson-Udd. You can reach Fanny by phone on +358 (40) 7568021 best on Wednesday, August 5 between 14.00 and 15.00 and or on Thursday August 13 between 13.00 and 14.00, or by email at [email protected].

What happens next?

Click on the link above to apply. Note that attachments won’t be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it’s important to fill in the application form carefully. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received. 

The application will be open until 14.8.2026. We wish you the best of luck!