Senior Specialist

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/careers We are now looking for Senior Specialist, Global Portfolio to join UPM. This position is located in Helsinki, Finland. Greetings from your future manager “I'm looking for a Senior Specialist who enjoys making sense of data and wants to see their work shape real business decisions. You'll work closely with me, build the reporting, doing analysis and helping to shape our label materials portfolio. The role sits on global level in a regional organization. If you're curious and like to ask why the numbers look the way they do, I'd love to hear from you as data and analytics are at the heart of this job. Looking forward to meeting you!” - Kalle Taari, Director, Portfolio Strategy and Performance What you will do Build, develop and own our global portfolio reporting suite, using Oracle Cloud as the data source and Power BI as the reporting layer. This covers data models, refresh schedules, validation checks, dashboards and scorecards, so that it serves as a reliable single source of truth for stakeholders Turn raw portfolio data (volume, price/mix, margin, portfolio balance and sustainability metrics) into clear, decision-ready insights. Support and enable global steering Deliver project-based and ad hoc portfolio analyses looking at the portfolio from different angles such as operations, market, supply chain and sourcing, to help answer business questions as they come up Support the quarterly portfolio performance process: collect data, prepare scoring, and get materials ready for reviews Keep portfolio data consistent with our global product classification structure across regions, and flag data or classification issues to portfolio governance Act as the first point of contact for portfolio data and Power BI questions, and train regional users and Product Managers on our tools and dashboards Support cross-regional initiatives, such as our Portfolio Competitiveness Programme, by coordinating data inputs and timelines with regional controllers, Product Managers, Sourcing and IT and act as a Project Manager for different portfolio related projects Who you are You have 1–3 years of experience in business or data analytics, reporting, FP&A or business controlling. Experience in a multinational matrix organization is a plus, not a requirement You have strong Power BI skills, including data modeling, DAX and dashboard building. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud, another ERP system, or SQL is an advantage You're comfortable working with large, sometimes messy data sets and turning them into clear reporting You have project management experience, take ownership on topics and be proactive on driving topics forward You're curious and motivated to grow toward process ownership. You're interested in the why behind the numbers, not only the reporting mechanics You communicate clearly and confidently in English, and you can support stakeholders across regions, functions and cultures This is what we offer to you A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose "We renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils”. Our work is impactful and transformative. Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working. Additional information about the position This position is located in Helsinki, Finland. The position holder will report to Director, Portfolio Strategy and Performance. For further information about the role, please contact Kalle Taari, Director, Portfolio Strategy and Performance, at email kalle.taari@upm.com. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by October 20, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. For support with submitting your application, please contact the HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. + . Learn more about how to apply from our Careers page. Country-specific information A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014. UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM – we renew the everyday Read more: upm.com Follow us on LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram #UPM #materialsolutions #WeRenewTheEveryday #LI-POST

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