Business Performance Analyst

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: You will join Stora Enso's Packaging Solutions Northern Europe Controlling team as a Business Performance Analyst to turn data, analytics, AI, and automation into measurable business value. You will analyze financial and business data, build dashboards and decision-support tools, and partner with stakeholders and IT to improve profitability and reporting quality. You should have a relevant academic background and experience in finance, controlling, or analytics, strong skills in Power BI and Excel, and familiarity with AI, SQL, or Python is beneficial. This hybrid role is based in Jönköping, Stockholm, Lahti, Helsinki, or Riga, and applications must be submitted via Stora Enso's recruitment tool by 29 September 2026 in English. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. We are looking for a Business Performance Analyst to join Packaging Solutions’ Business Unit Northern Europe Controlling team. This role is part of our ambition to build a modern, AI-enabled analytics capability where data, automation, and business insight drive better decisions and stronger profitability. Hybrid role, with location in Jönköping, Stockholm, Lahti, Helsinki, or Riga. Your role As a Business Performance Analyst , you help transform data, analytics, AI, and automation opportunities into tangible business value. You work at the intersection of business, finance, analytics, and technology. Your focus is not only on analysing data but on understanding business challenges, identifying opportunities for improvement, and enabling better decision-making through data-driven insights. Success in this role comes from your ability to challenge assumptions, connect the dots across functions, and translate emerging technologies into practical solutions that improve business performance. The role reports to the Head of Controlling, BU Northern Europe, Packaging Solutions. Key responsibilities Analyze financial and business data to identify trends, drivers, risks, and improvement opportunities Support business stakeholders and controllers with profitability analysis, scenario modelling, and decision-making Proactively identify opportunities where AI, automation, and digital tools can improve efficiency, business performance, and insight generation Explore external best practices, new technologies, and emerging solutions, and translate them into practical business applications Act as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring initiatives create measurable value Collaborate with IT and data teams to design and continuously improve datasets, analytical models, and reporting capabilities Build, maintain, and improve dashboards, reporting, and decision-support tools Ensure data quality, consistency, and a reliable single source of truth across analyses and reporting Combine and structure data from multiple systems and sources to support business insights Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders across the organisation Challenge existing ways of working and drive continuous improvement through data, analytics, and automation What you bring Relevant academic background in finance, business, economics, engineering, analytics, or a related field Experience in business analysis, finance, controlling, commercial analysis, performance management, analytics, or a similar field Strong interest and experience in leveraging AI, AI Agents, automation, and modern technologies to solve business problems Experience with Power BI, Excel, and data analysis tools Familiarity with SQL and Python is beneficial, Business understanding and problem-solving capabilities Ability to translate business challenges into analytical approaches and actionable recommendations Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Curiosity to challenge numbers, ask "why", and identify opportunities for improvement Structured, proactive, and collaborative way of working Fluency in English What we offer You will be part of our diverse working culture which supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. You will contribute to a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Sustainability and innovation are at the core of our strategy. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing. How can you apply for this role? You can only submit your application via our recruitment tool. We hope to hear from you as soon as possible, but no later than 29, September, 2026 and please send your application in English. Depending on the role, we might invite you to a video interview and/or aptitude tests. If you have questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager Sami Muhonen, [email protected] and questions about the recruitment process can be directed to our Talent Acquisition Partner Veera Kaislasalo at [email protected] . Welcome to the The renewab