About this role
We are looking for two highly motivated Business Analytics & AI Specialists to join our Business Controlling team, working at the intersection of business, finance, data, and AI to improve performance and create measurable business value. The roles are located in Helsinki.
As Business Analytics & AI Specialist, your key responsibilities include:
Business Improvement & Value Creation
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify operational and commercial improvement opportunities across the value chain • Translate business needs into analytics, digital, and AI-enabled solutions that improve business performance • Support business case development, value tracking, and data-driven decision-making
Finance, Analytics & AI
• Analyse operational, commercial, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities • Develop dashboards, analytical models, and AI-enabled solutions that support operational and management decision-making • Contribute to the development and scaling of the Digital Twin ecosystem using modern analytics platforms such as Snowflake, Azure, and Power BI • Support the development of advanced analytics, automation, forecasting, optimisation, and AI use cases
Data & Digital Development
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to define business requirements, KPIs, and data standards • Support improvements in data quality, governance, and analytics capabilities • Promote data-driven ways of working and the adoption of digital and AI solutions across the organisation
Who are we looking for?
In order to be successful in this role, we expect you to have the following skills and experiences:
Education & Experience
• University degree in Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field • Relevant experience through internships, thesis work, academic projects, or early-career roles within analytics, business development, controlling, digital transformation, or related areas
Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with an interest in business performance and operational improvement • Experience with analytical and visualisation tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Excel, Azure, Snowflake, or similar technologies, combined with an interest in analytics, AI, and automation • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex insights into clear business recommendations • Demonstrated ability to take ownership, deliver results, and drive initiatives forward • Strong written and spoken English skills
Mindset
• Highly motivated, proactive, and curious about how businesses operate and succeed • Passion for solving real business challenges and creating tangible business impact through data, analytics, and technology • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with a strong willingness to learn and continuously develop new capabilities
What we offer
We believe that our employees are key to our success. We offer a total rewards package to engage our employees, including elements such as compensation, employee benefits, professional development, growth opportunities, recognition, and wellbeing. We will offer you interesting and versatile work tasks that will develop your expertise even further! How can you apply for this role? You can only submit your application 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 at the latest by 16.10.2026.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact hiring manager Mark Jökel, mark.jokel@storaenso.com. Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to P&C Partner Laura Boll, laura.boll@storaenso.com.
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.
Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!
The forest is at the heart of Stora Enso and we believe that everything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We are the leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We create better choices for society by accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy. We aim to contribute positively to nature, and have the most effective use of fiber-based renewable material.
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.