Business Director

SSAB AB; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Helsinki is seeking a Business Director to oversee their Building Envelopes business in Finland. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in senior positions within the industrial sector, strong leadership skills, and fluency in both Finnish and English. This role requires strategic direction and responsibility for P&L, driving growth and fostering partnerships. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Continuous professional development programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior roles within B2B sales or business leadership in the industrial sector.
• Proven track record of leading business operations with P&L responsibility.
• Ability to drive change and lead transformation with a coaching leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Own the Building Envelopes business in Finland, defining and executing the market strategy.
• Lead a strong team focused on commercial and operational excellence.
• Set and reach sales targets, developing long-term customer partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards at the production site.

Skills

Fluent in Finnish

Fluent in English

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

University degree in engineering, construction or related field

Job description

Business Director

Location: Helsinki

Country: Finland

Application due date:12/31/2025 23:59:59 UTC

Join us at Ruukki Construction as a Business Director for Business Unit Building Envelopes in Finland and help shape the future of sustainable steel-based building solutions. In this leadership role, you will guide our Building Envelopes business in Finland, with full responsibility for results, sales, market development, and production operations. You will report to the Head of Business Unit Building Envelopes and location is Helsinki, Finland.

Main responsibilities

• Full business ownership of Building Envelopes business in Finland by defining and executing the market strategy, driving growth and competitive positioning, and managing the complete P&L—including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and margin performance.
• Buildand lead a strong team focused on commercial and operational excellence, leading teams through change and new ways of working
• Setand reach sales targets, and develop long-term customer partnerships
• Developand maintain strategic relationships with major Finnish customers, ensuring long-term partnerships and value creation.
• Oversee the efficient and safe operation of the designated production site, ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Universitydegree in engineering, construction or related field
• Minimumof 10 years’ experience in senior positions within B2B sales, or businessleadership in the industrial sector -preferably in construction.
• Proventrack record of leading business operations with P&L responsibilityand leading high-performing teams
• Demonstratedability to drive change and lead transformation, with a coachingleadership style that inspires and develops others.
• Excellentinfluencing and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage and aligndiverse stakeholders.
• Strategicand analytical mindset, strong commercial and financial acumen.
• In-depthknowledge of the Finnish construction market.
• Results-driven,proactive, and thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Excellentcommunication skills: fluency in Finnish and English required.

Building your tomorrow

At Ruukki, we are shaping the future of construction through decades of steel and construction expertise, empowering people to grow, lead, and innovate. With us, your ideas and development matter and are supported by coaching leadership and a strong culture of trust and collaboration. Whether you are on the factory floor or leading strategic initiatives, your contribution drives our shared success. Join us to grow your strengths, make an impact, and thrive in a company that values renewal, responsibility, and results.

We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:

Acompetitive total compensation package that recognizes your skills and contributions

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits to support your physical and mental health

Accessto continuous professional development programs and clear pathways for career advancement within Ruukki and the wider SSAB Group

How to apply?

If you believe you would be a great fit for our team, we invite you to submit your application via our recruitment system by 21.11.2025.

For further details or questions about the position, please contact recruiting HR Suvi Leppänen, tel. [phone]. Kindly note that background and health checks, including drug tests, may be part of the recruitment process.

About Ruukki

Ruukki Construction is a supplier of steel-based building products and services for roofs and walls for sustainable buildings. We employ around 1,350 people and have 14 specialized manufacturing sites. Our strong presence in 10 European countries enables us to serve customers locally with our main brands Ruukki and Plannja. Our comparable net sales in 2024 were around EUR 481 million. We are of Nordic origin, part of SSAB, sharing values and long experience in steel and construction industry. www.ruukki.com

SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company with employees in over 50 countries. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.ssab.com