(Senior) Manager, Strategic Insights & Performance

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together – guide us in everything we do.

We are now looking for a
 
(SENIOR) MANAGER, STRATEGIC INSIGHTS & PERFORMANCE

to join our team!
 
You will play a key role in supporting the execution of Finnair’s strategy for 2026–2029. Working together with multiple teams across the organization, you will turn market, customer, business performance, and other data into actionable insights, challenge current thinking, and support executive decision-making and capital allocation.

This is a hands-on role in which you will build a 360 view of Finnair’s operating environment and business, covering the market, competitive landscape, regulation, technology, voice of customer, and the performance of our business and strategic initiatives. We value curiosity and a proactive mindset, the ability to think strategically and pragmatically, strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, and a passion for the aviation industry. Please note that this role does not include people manager responsibilities.

You will report to Vice President, Strategy.

Main responsibilities:

• Market and competitive insights: Analyse market trends, industry developments, and competitive dynamics in aviation, along with macroeconomic and travel trends, and develop actionable insights to support strategic decision-making. Assess technological, regulatory, and value chain developments impacting the industry, and develop scenarios for key strategic uncertainties.
• Business performance insights: Analyse the performance and economics of Finnair’s businesses and strategic initiatives against strategic objectives. Build economic models and combine financial, operational, and customer data into insights that support capital allocation and long-term planning. Assess the execution of Finnair’s strategy and group objectives and provide strategic insights that complement financial planning and performance reporting.
• Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior leaders, and external partners. Prepare and deliver clear, compelling presentations and reports for senior leadership, summarising key insights and recommendations.

The role will also require running or supporting select cross-functional projects in a PMO capacity, including planning and facilitating workshops.

Our expectations:

• Minimum 5 years of experience from strategy, corporate finance, FP&A or market intelligence.
• Outstanding skills in combining multiple data sources, such as market, customer, operational, and financial data, into a 360 view and turning it into actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach, as well as technological capabilities including AI.
• Experience in strategy processes, transformation programmes, or PMO work.
• Ability to synthesise complex topics into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Fluency in Finnish is considered an advantage.
• Relevant university degree (e.g., Business, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent).
  

Working at Finnair:

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the dynamic aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop. 

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi sport (culture, health & wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.

Are you ready for the challenge and want to help shape Finnair’s future? Submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday, 29 November 2026.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

For more information, please contact Maunu Riipinen (Vice President, Strategy) by phone +358 40 522 6244 on the specified hours stated below (GMT +02:00):

• Tuesday, 17 November between 9am to 10am
• Friday, 20 November between 2.30pm to 3.30pm
• Tuesday, 24 November between 3pm to 4pm

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.