Strategy Director

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand’s Nordic heritage.

Our values – Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage – guide us in everything we do. We are now looking for aSTRATEGY DIRECTORto turn strategy into bold action. You’ll lead major transformation projects, align teams across the org, and make sure we’re all working toward the same goals. This is a senior hands-on role with impact, serious visibility, and lots of collaboration. Please note that this role doesn't include people manager responsibilities. Main Responsibilities: Own the big stuffLead large-scale strategy projects and project portfolios like a boss. From kickoff to results.

Make strategy realHelp shape our long-term direction — then make it happen across teams and timelines. Bridge business & numbersKeep projects aligned with business goals and financial targets. Smart strategy, sharp execution. Focus, focus, focus. Team up, level upWork with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and everyone in between. Strategy is a team sport. Be the voice of progressPrepare impactful presentations, updates, and reports that cut through complexity for all key stakeholders. Be a culture shifterDrive change, break silos, and help build a strategy-first mindset across the company. Our Expectations:

Strategic mindset Big-picture thinker who can break it down into actions, decisions, and impact. Natural influencerYou lead with confidence, clarity, and collaboration — and know how to get people on board. People trust you. You listen, collaborate, and communicate clearly — from the cabin crew to the boardroom. Project powerhouseYou know what good looks like when it comes to portfolio and project management, governance, risk, and executionFinancial sharpnessSkilled in financial modeling, business cases, and KPI follow-up. Storytelling superpowersYou make the complex simple and the boring interesting. Your decks actually get read. You speak fluently English and Finnish.

Track record, not just talk7+ years of experience leading major cross-functional projects. Airline or consulting background? Gold star ⭐Fluent in Excel and humansExcel and PowerPoint wizardry required. Power BI, Tableau, Jira? Even better, but people first. Solid academic backboneYou’ve got a Master’s degree in economics, business, or a relevant field — and you know how to use it. Working At FinnairWe offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement.

You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop. We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your salary expectation and one-page CV & cover letter no later than Sunday, 10 August 2025. We may start going through the possible candidates already during the application period. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team by email at jobs@finnair. com. Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email. Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique.

We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.