Data Scientist

Metsä Group; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metsä Group in Espoo, Finland, invites a Data Scientist to join its Digital & AI function on a permanent basis. You will transform complex business challenges into data-driven solutions using analytics, ML, optimization and generative AI to create measurable value.

You’ll design and productionize ML/AI capabilities, collaborate with business experts, data engineers and software developers, and help establish governance for DS/AI initiatives while mentoring junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, CS or similar.
• Strong analytics, ML, optimization and modelling experience.
• Experience with hypothesis-driven problem solving and business case evaluation.
• Excellent Python and SQL programming skills.
• Knowledge of Databricks ML and cloud-based data science environments.
• Familiarity with Azure AI Foundry and Azure DevOps Repos.
• Experience automating development tasks with AI tools like Genie Code or Copilot.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and evaluate ML/AI-based solutions from hypothesis to production.
• Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to solve business problems.
• Manage experimentation portfolios and model inventories; assess outcomes.
• Establish best practices, development standards and governance for DS/AI.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts when needed.
• Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Machine learning

Optimization methods

Mathematical modelling

Education

Master's or PhD in Related Field

Tools

Databricks ML

Azure DevOps Repos

Azure AI Foundry

Azure cloud services

SQL

GitHub Copilot

Genie Code

Job description

This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Metsä Group is looking for a DATA SCIENTIST to join our Digital & AI function in Espoo, Finland.

What is the job that awaits you?

As a Data Scientist, you will help transform complex business challenges into data-driven solutions that create measurable business value. By applying advanced analytics, machine learning, optimization techniques and generative AI, you will identify new opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automate decision-making and support innovation across the organization.

In this role, you will design, develop and evaluate machine learning, optimization and AI-based solutions, taking ideas from initial hypotheses and experimentation through to scalable, production-ready capabilities. You will work closely with business experts, data engineers and software developers to solve challenging business problems and unlock the value of data.

You will be responsible for managing experimentation portfolios and model inventories, assessing experiment outcomes and recommending the next steps, whether that means further refinement, MVP development or full-scale deployment. You will also help establish best practices, development standards and governance models for data science and AI initiatives. Occasionally, you will work as a methodological mentor for more junior level data scientists and analysts.

As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will communicate analytical findings and recommendations to stakeholders, helping turn complex insights into clear business actions and strategic decisions.

This is a permanent position and you will report to Development manager, AI.

What are we expecting of you?

We are looking for a curious and business-minded data science professional who enjoys solving complex challenges through data, analytics and AI. You are comfortable working at the intersection of business and technology and can translate analytical insights into practical business value.

To succeed in this role, you should have

• A Master's or PhD degree in Applied Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another similar discipline.
• Strong expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, optimization methods and mathematical modelling.
• Experience in hypothesis-driven problem solving, experimentation and business case evaluation.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and experience with data science libraries and SQL.
• Deep understanding of Databricks ML and AI capabilities and modern cloud-based data science environments.
• Knowledge of Azure AI Foundry, Azure cloud services and version control tools such as Azure DevOps Repos.
• Experience in automating development and coding tasks via AI based tools like Genie Code, GitHub Copilot or similar.
• The ability to communicate complex analytical concepts and results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

In addition, you are proactive, analytical and eager to challenge existing ways of working. You enjoy collaborating with stakeholders from different disciplines and can balance technical excellence with practical business needs. Ability to facilitate business problem definition workshops seen as advantage.

Most importantly, you are excited about using data, AI and advanced analytics to create real business impact and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making at Metsä Group.

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.

Recruiters have 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.

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 Solution Architect, AI Elmeri Waljus. You can reach Elmeri by phone [phone] best on 8.10. between 14-15 and on 13.10. between 13-14.

What happens next?

The application will be open until 19.10.2026. We wish you the best of luck!