Analytics Developer

3710 MG Group Services; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metsä Group in Espoo, Finland, seeks an Analytics Developer to design, develop and maintain Power BI solutions that support data-driven decision making across the organization.

You will transform business requirements into governed semantic models, DAX calculations and dashboards while aligning with architecture, security and governance practices. You will collaborate with stakeholders and IT to advance AI-enabled analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• 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 evaluate which parts of the solution belong to which data-architecture layer, based on best practices.
• Experience with controlled development, testing, deployment and lifecycle practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to accelerate analytics development and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Power BI solutions with semantic models, DAX and visualizations.
• Ensure solutions comply with Metsä Group architecture, security, governance and UX standards.
• Optimize performance of semantic models, reports and data refreshes for maintainable analytics.
• Collaborate with Solution Owners, Data Engineers and IT partners to deliver analytics.
• Lead, review and guide external partners and contribute to BI practice improvements.

Skills

Power BI development

Semantic modelling

DAX calculations

Data visualization

Performance optimization

AI-enabled analytics awareness

Collaboration

Tools

SQL

Azure

Databricks

SAP data sources

Job description

Group Services Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. Metsä Group’s Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community.

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 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.

• 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.

Anonymous recruitment

This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden. Recruiters have access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview.

For more information about the position, please contact Solution Owner, Analytics Mari Onkamo. You can reach Mari by phone [phone] best on 8.10. between 14-15 and on 15.10. between 12-13.

The application will be open until 19.10.2026.

Metsä Group Career in the new era means regenerative work – we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!

See in the video what Viivi, Matti, Claudia and Pekka tell about their work at Metsä Group.