Communications Manager

1011 Metsä Board Oyj; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metsä Board is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to strengthen internal and external communications and support management in strategy execution and business transformation. You will plan and deliver strategy, leadership and change communications while developing internal communications, employee engagement and practices.

You will also be responsible for external communications, including media relations, press releases and digital content, and contribute to crisis and incident

Qualifications

• Master's degree with several years in international corporate communications, change and strategic communications.
• Proven ability to turn strategy into clear, audience-focused content and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver strategy, leadership and change communications.
• Develop internal communications, employee engagement and practices.
• Lead external communications including media relations and press releases.
• Contribute to crisis and incident communications preparedness and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Strategic communications

Change communications

Internal communications

External communications

Fluent Finnish

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Digital channels

Analytics

AI in communications

Job description

Metsä Board 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 paperboard business Metsä Board produces lightweight high-quality folding boxboard and food service paperboards, as well as white kraftliners. The pure fresh fibre used in our products is a renewable, safe and recyclable raw material from northern forests. Metsä Board's shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 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 Board is looking for a COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER to deliver impactful communications at the heart of our strategy. What is the job that awaits you? We are looking for an experienced communications professional to strengthen Metsä Board's internal and external communications and support management in strategy execution and business transformation. As Communications Manager, you will plan and deliver strategy, leadership and change communications while developing internal communications, employee engagement and communications practices. You will also be responsible for key areas of external communications, including media relations, press releases and digital content, and contribute to crisis and incident communications preparedness. You will work closely with management, business functions, production sites and a broad communications network. The role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on communications work, giving you the opportunity to contribute to Metsä Board's image, employee engagement and stakeholder trust. You will be supported by Metsä Group's communications team and a broad network of experts in Finland and internationally. The position is based in Espoo, Finland, and you will report to the VP, Communications.

What are we expecting of you?

We expect you to have a relevant master's degree and several years of experience in international corporate communications, change communications and strategic communications. You have a proven track record of successfully developing corporate communications and the ability to turn strategy into clear, compelling, audience-focused content and engagement. To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

• a collaborative, proactive and hands‑on approach
• the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several communications workstreams simultaneously
• fluent written and spoken Finnish and English
• a business‑oriented mindset and strong experience of how communications support strategy execution, strengthen reputation and build stakeholder trust
• the ability to take a holistic view of communications and act as a strategic partner to management
• experience in developing communications priorities, operating models and collaboration across organisational boundaries
• experience in leveraging digital channels, AI, analytics and communications measurement
• experience in crisis or incident communications

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 how it works

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. Recruiter has access to the contact details of those invited for interview once the applicant has been selected for interview. Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you're invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.

Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment. https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/

Would you like to know more? Contact us! Because the application process is anonymous, we don't record any information about people who contact us. So don't hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself.

For more information about the position, please contact HR Director, Corporate Functions Tiia Kuivalainen. You can reach Tiia by phone [phone] best on 16.10. between 9.30-11, on 19.10. between 14-15.30, and on 28.10. 9-10.

Note that attachments won't be visible in anonymous recruitment until the interview stage, so it's important to fill in the application form carefully. You'll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received. The application will be open until 01.11.2026. We wish you the best of luck!

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.