SENIOR ADVISOR, INVEST IN FINLAND, EASTERN FINLAND

Business Finland is a Finnish government organization that provides innovation funding and internationalization services, promotes travel and investments, and attracts talents to Finland. Business Finland’s around 450 experts work in 12 offices globally and in 15 regional offices around Finland. Business Finland is part of the Team Finland network. www.businessfinland.com Invest in Finland is Business Finland’s national investment promotion function. We help international companies identify opportunities, establish operations and expand in Finland together with regional and national partners. SENIOR ADVISOR, INVEST IN FINLAND, EASTERN FINLANDWe are looking for a Senior Advisor to strengthen international investment promotion in Eastern Finland and connect the region’s opportunities with Invest in Finland’s national and international networks. In this position, you will work as part of the Invest in Finland team and focus on the five regions of Eastern Finland, South Savo, North Karelia, North Savo, South Karelia and Kymenlaakso. WHAT YOU GET TO DOYour role is to bring together regional expertise, national investment promotion and international investor networks. You will help partners build a compelling investment offering and move opportunities from early interest towards concrete projects. Priorities and annual objectives are agreed and followed jointly with regional partners. In this role, you will:Develop Eastern Finland’s investment opportunities and value propositions with regional and national partnersConnect regional opportunities with Invest in Finland’s international investor activities, sector expertise and networksIdentify and develop investment leads and help turn them into qualified projectsSupport international companies considering establishing or expanding operations in Eastern FinlandCoordinate cooperation and a shared investment pipeline across Business Finland, regions, municipalities and other partnersBring investor insight into regional development and represent Business Finland and Invest in Finland in relevant networks WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe particularly value experience in foreign direct investment, location development or international expansion, knowledge of Eastern Finland’s business environment and networks, and familiarity with industrial, technology, R&D or other strategically significant investments.Relevant experience in international business, investment promotion, business development or ecosystem developmentUnderstanding of how companies assess locations and make international investment decisionsStrong collaboration, facilitation, communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to develop an initial lead into a structured project and to work independently across organizational boundariesExcellent spoken and written English and FinnishA relevant higher education degree or equivalent professional experience We are looking for a person that shares the Business Finland values – Impact, Courage, Together – with us. WHAT WE OFFERMost of all, in Business Finland your work has a significant impact on the whole of Finland, and you get to influence the future of our country.In this position you will have a unique opportunity to connect Eastern Finland’s capabilities with international investors and thus contribute to regional growth and Finland’s competitiveness.You will collaborate with vast network of stakeholders. You will have access to Business Finland’s national expertise and global networks. We invest a lot in maintaining and developing the professional skills of our experts. We offer our employees up to eight working days a year to develop their own skills and competencies in the way they see fit. Our remote work practices are also flexible. In addition, we offer sports, culture and wellbeing benefits through ePassi, as well as good occupational health care. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis is a temporary position located along good transport connections in Ruoholahti, Helsinki. The role is linked to a three-year fixed-term cooperation arrangement. The project ends at the latest at the end of 2029. The final duration and starting date will be confirmed in the employment offer.The salary range in the position is 5 700 – 6 400 euros per month, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualification. For more information, please contact Kaija Laitinen, Senior Advisor, Invest in Finland (phone: +358 40 822 0613), on 14 October at 14 – 15 EET or 16 October at 10 – 11 EET. Please submit your CV, application letter and salary request via the application link by Wednesday 21 October 2026. In Business Finland we must operate in a responsible and fair manner. Certain secondary employment or some other commitments might jeopardize the impartiality of our operations. For more information, please see our Guidelines for Affiliations.As part of the recruitment process, we will be carrying out a security clearance check on a successful candidate with his/her consent in accordance with the Security Clearance Act 726/2014. For more information on security clearance procedure and individual’s rights, please visit https://supo.fi/en/security-clearances.