Head of Business Performance & Analytics

Stora Enso; De Lier; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stora Enso is seeking a commercially driven and highly analytical Head of Business Performance Controlling to partner with Packaging Solutions leadership across Europe. The role can be based at multiple locations, with De Lier (NL) among preferred sites.

The position requires strategic thinking, hands-on execution and the ability to drive EBIT and cash-flow improvements in a global industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or another relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in business controlling, performance management, strategy, operations finance or business transformation.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable EBIT improvement, cost optimization and cash flow enhancement initiatives.
• Experience leading complex cross‑functional projects in a global matrix organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills without formal people leadership responsibility.
• Proven ability to challenge status quo and drive change through facts, insight and credibility.
• Strong business modeling, financial analysis and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience utilizing AI, advanced analytics, automation or modern digital tools to improve business performance and decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Packaging Solutions and Business Area leadership on strategic performance and value creation initiatives
• Identify, quantify and drive EBIT and cash flow improvement opportunities across the business area
• Lead complex business controlling, business analytics and performance management projects from concept to implementation
• Challenge existing operating models and support data-driven decision‑making across functions and countries
• Develop business cases and investment recommendations, ensuring resources are allocated to the highest‑value opportunities
• Drive end‑to‑end performance optimization by balancing commercial, operational and financial priorities
• Improve business performance reporting, forecasting and KPI frameworks to increase transparency and accountability
• Leverage AI, advanced analytics and digital tools to enhance business insight generation and decision quality
• Build financial and operational models that support scenario planning, network optimization and strategic decision‑making
• Facilitate cross‑functional initiatives across sales, operations, supply chain, procurement and finance
• Ensure improvement initiatives have clear value tracking mechanisms and measurable business outcomes
• Act as a catalyst for change by influencing stakeholders across a matrix organization without direct authority

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical rigor

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Financial modeling

AI analytics

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering

Job description

Stora Enso is seeking a commercially driven and highly analytical Head of Business Performance Controlling to partner with Packaging Solutions leadership across Europe. The role can be based at multiple locations, with De Lier (NL) among preferred sites.

The position requires strategic thinking, hands-on execution and the ability to drive EBIT and cash-flow improvements in a global industrial environment.