Forest Specialist

Metsä Group’s Wood Supply and Forest Services provides and develops services for the members of Metsä Group’s parent company, Metsäliitto Cooperative. The company procures all the wood used by Metsä Group’s production units. The cooperative consists of more than 90,000 forest owners, who own about half of Finland’s privately owned forests. We are committed to regenerative forestry that measurably strengthens the forest ecosystem. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall. This recruitment is anonymous. Metsä Forest is looking for TWO FOREST SPECIALISTS, GENERATIONAL TRANSFERS for permanent employment. What will the work involve? As a forest specialist in generational transfers, you will be responsible for expert work related to generational transfers of our owner-members’ forest estates. The geographical focus areas are customers in the Vaasa, Seinäjoki, Viitasaari and Jyväskylä districts, the Lohja and Lahti districts, and the Joensuu and Lappeenranta districts. Final areas of responsibility and work locations will be agreed with the selected candidates, taking into account an appropriate overall division of work. You will lead the customer process as a whole: map the goals of the different parties involved in the generational transfer, identify suitable ways forward and ensure the process progresses systematically. You will consider forest assets as part of the customer’s broader ownership and help build a solution that supports the goals of both the current and future forest owner. You will work closely with Metsä Group’s specialists and external partners. You will also add value to customer relationships through your expertise, strengthen long-term relationships with owner-members and promote the controlled transfer of forest assets to the next generations. What do we expect from you? We require an education suitable for the role and the ability to work independently in a responsible expert position. Success requires good interaction and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to meet different customers naturally and build trust while taking their individual situations into account. Generational transfers are important decisions for customers and are often personal. The role therefore calls for an ability to understand broad issues, listen to customers’ needs and goals, and move processes forward systematically and on your own initiative. We value a solution-oriented approach, good organisational skills and accuracy in handling details and documents. The role combines expert, service and sales work. We expect you to take an active, goal-oriented and results-focused approach to customer work, and to want to build and develop customer relationships. You can identify customer needs, offer suitable solutions and bring agreed matters to a successful conclusion. Knowledge of forestry and forest ownership provides a good foundation for success. An LKV qualification, successful experience handling generational transfers of forest estates or other ownership transfers, knowledge of forest taxation and Swedish language skills are considered advantages. The role requires excellent spoken and written Finnish. The work involves travelling across a broad operating area and meeting customers, so willingness to travel and a valid driving licence are essential. A new-era career at Metsä Group Secure sustainable growth – find your path to becoming a professional in regenerative forestry. Wood procurement and forest services professionals look after not only the supply of raw material to our mills but also our owner-customers and the growth of new, vibrant forests. You can work independently and together with a good team, with shared goals clearly in mind. Good digital tools make work more comfortable. Our commitment to the principles of regenerative forestry supports meaningful work and career opportunities for a new era. Metsä Group has a hybrid work model. In this role, some of the working time can be spent working remotely. Come build a career for a new era at Metsä Group! Anonymous recruitment – how it works This recruitment is anonymous. Applicants’ gender and date of birth are not requested on the application form. Names, native language, dates of study and the name of the educational institution, as well as contact details, are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments, such as CVs, are also hidden. The people managing the recruitment can access the contact details of applicants invited to interview once an applicant has been selected to proceed. Our system guides you through completing the application. The application form questions help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer every question carefully. If you are invited to interview, your CV will become visible to recruiters to support the interview. Read more and watch the guide video about anonymous recruitment: https://www.metsagroup.com/fi/ura-metsassa/toissa-metsassa/anonyymi-rekrytointi/ Would you like to know more? Get in touch! Because the recruitment is anonymous, we do not record any information about people who contact us. Please get in touch if you have questions about the role or recruitment. Further information about the role is available from HR Manager Maritta Uutela. You can reach Maritta by emailing maritta.uutela@metsagroup.com. How to apply Apply using the link provided. Send your application as soon as possible, as we will start reviewing applications during the application period. Attach your CV and salary request. You will receive a confirmation message the following morning to confirm receipt of your application. Applications are open until 8 November 2026. Good luck with your application!