Analytics Developer

This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Metsä Group is looking for an ANALYTICS DEVELOPER to join our Digital & AI function in Espoo, Finland. What is the job that awaits you? As an Analytics Developer, you will design, develop and maintain secure, user-friendly and high-performing Power BI solutions that support data-driven decision-making across the organization. You will transform business and analytical requirements into governed and reusable semantic models, reports and dashboards in close cooperation with business stakeholders and IT professionals. You will also play a key role in renewing the way we lead with data and insights by developing key components of AI-driven business intelligence capabilities that make analytics more proactive, conversational and accessible to users. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining Power BI solutions, including semantic models, DAX calculations, and visualization. You will ensure that the solutions comply with Metsä’s architecture, security, governance, user experience and development practices. You will optimize the performance of semantic models, DAX calculations, reports and data refreshes to ensure high-performing, maintainable and user-friendly analytics solutions. You will also solve technically challenging analytics problems, influence solution design decisions, recommend best-practice implementation approaches and contribute to the development of enterprise-wide Power BI practices. Your responsibilities will also include implementing approved data-access controls, maintaining technical documentation and supporting testing, deployment, release management and the transition of solutions to continuous services. You will collaborate with Solution Owners, Solution Designers, Data Architects, Data Engineers, business stakeholders, development partners and other Power BI developers. You will also resolve complex Power BI issues, guide, review and approve solutions developed by external partners and contribute to the continuous improvement of our Power BI development practices. This is a permanent position and you will report to Development Manager, Analytics. What are we expecting of you? We are looking for an experienced analytics professional with strong expertise in Power BI development, semantic modelling, DAX and data visualization. You have experience in developing business-critical reporting and analytics solutions and can translate business needs into clear, effective and maintainable analytical solutions. To succeed in this role, we expect you to have: Strong expertise in Power BI development, semantic modelling, DAX and data visualization including dimensional modelling and star schema design Good understanding of data preparation, data architecture, information security and analytical requirements. Ability to critically evaluate what parts of the solution should be implemented in which layer of the data architecture based on best practices Experience in controlled development, testing, deployment and solution lifecycle practices. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern productivity solutions to accelerate analytics development, improve code quality, and automate routine tasks. Understanding of emerging AI-enabled analytics and business intelligence capabilities, such as conversational analytics, natural-language interaction, automated insight generation or similar intelligent user experiences, is considered an advantage. The ability to balance business value, user experience, technical quality, security and performance. Good collaboration and communication skills for working with business stakeholders, technical experts and development partners. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of SQL, Azure, Databricks and SAP data sources is considered an advantage. Most importantly, you are a collaborative and development-oriented professional who is motivated by creating high-quality analytics solutions and continuously improving the way data is used to support business decision-making. 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. Ano