Executive Assistant

Haluaisitko olla osana kansainvälistä ja kasvavaa yritystä, jossa työskennellään joka päivä kestävämmän huomisen eteen? Jos vastasit kyllä, UPM voisi olla oikea paikka juuri sinulle! Olemme edelläkävijöitä uusiutuvien tuotteiden kehityksessä ja mahdollistamme vastuullisten valintojen tekemisen yrityksille sekä kuluttajille. Vastuullisuus näkyy meissä myös työnantajana – tavoitteemme on tarjota mielekäs ja merkityksellinen UPM-kokemus työntekijöillemme globaalisti. Arvomme – luota ja ole luotettava, tuloksia yhdessä ja uudistu rohkeasti – ovat toimintamme perusta. Uudistetaan arkea yhdessä, kohti fossiilisista raaka-aineista riippumatonta tulevaisuutta! Lue lisää meistä työpaikkana upm.fi/ura We are now looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join in UPM Plywood to be a key stakeholder to the President and CEO, the Board of Directors and the management of WISA Group Plc, a publicly listed company to be established as a result of the partial demerger of UPM-Kymmene. Greetings from Group Leadership Team “As WISA Group takes shape as an independent listed company, you’ll have a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the business, partnering closely with our leadership team and helping build our future success. We are looking for a proactive, positive, and trusted professional who enjoys creating structure, driving things forward, and making a real impact in a dynamic environment. You combine excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a can-do attitude, professionalism, and a genuine enthusiasm for taking ownership and delivering high-quality results.” What you will do In this role, you will provide proactive support to the President and CEO, the Board of Directors and the Group Leadership Team, ensuring smooth coordination of leadership activities, effective communication flows, and well-organized decision-making processes. You will plan and coordinate management meetings, workshops, visits, and events, prepare materials, and manage day-to-day administrative activities with professionalism and attention to detail. You will handle confidential information with discretion, coordinate travel and key administrative processes, support the use of digital tools, and help maintain efficient daily operations. Acting as a trusted partner to the leadership team, you will create structure in a dynamic environment and ensure that important priorities are progressed effectively. Key responsibilities: - Act as executive assistant to President and CEO, while cooperating closely also in relation to the Board of Directors and the Group Leadership Team members - Support the President and CEO and the Group Leadership Team with planning, coordination and preparation of meetings and materials - Coordinate travel and meeting arrangements, as well as other key administrative processes, and serve as a key user for selected tools - Manage communication flows and handle confidential information with professionalism - Plan and execute leadership meetings, workshops, visits and events Who you are - You have solid experience as an executive assistant or in a similar senior coordination role - You possess strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy - You have the ability to work with senior leadership of a listed company - You have excellent communication skills in Finnish and English - You are confident in using digital tools and have a willingness to learn new systems, including the use of AI - You bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently - You have a high level of discretion and sound judgement - Experience with board material portals and/or insider management tools is considered an asset Success in this position calls for excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. If you are proactive, positive and solution-oriented, we’d love to hear from you. Additional information about the position This position is located in Helsinki, Finland. The position holder will report to WISA Group’s President and CEO. For further information about the role, please contact Pia Helminen, VP HR, Plywood on August 7 between 9:00–11:00 or on August 14 between 14:00–16:00, tel. + 358407675326. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 19.8.2026. 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 our HR Services Team at careers@upm.com or tel. +358204146600. Country-specific information For UPM positions located in Finland, a security background check may be performed for those selected in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014. UPM Plywood UPM Plywood offers high quality WISA® plywood and veneer products for construction, vehicle flooring, LNG shipbuilding, parquet manufacturing and other industrial applications. In 2025, UPM Plywood sales was EUR 409 million and it employs about 1,550 people. UPM has three plywood mills and one veneer mill in Finland as well as a plywood mill in Estonia. www.wisaplywood.com UPM on materiaaliratkaisujen yhtiö. Uusiutuvista kuiduista, kehittyneistä materiaaleista, hiilidioksidipäästöjä vähentävistä ratkaisuista ja painopapereista koostuva portfoliomme uudistaa tuotteita ja kokonaisia arvoketjuja. Vastuullisuustoimintamme on saanut ulkopuolista tunnustusta mm. EcoVadisilta ja Dow Jones kestävän kehityksen indekseiltä. 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