Continuous Improvement Automation Specialist

Group Services 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 Group Services employ some 1,000 professionals in finance, IT, sourcing and logistics, HR, technology, business process development, communications, law, and many other fields. Their task is to support Metsä Group and its Business Areas in implementing their strategy. Our specialists’ independent work is supported by a strongly networked workplace community. 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. We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Automation Specialist to join Metsä Group´s Continuous Improvement Team. What Will You Do? As a Continuous Improvement Automation Specialist at Metsä Group, you will play a key role within the Finance Shared Service Center (SSC) by enhancing productivity and quality. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining automation scripts, tools, and applications to streamline business processes. Responsibilities include identifying automation opportunities in collaboration with teams, maintaining and optimizing existing scripts, and ensuring the reliability and performance of automated solutions. Your key responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, and maintaining automation scripts and tools to streamline business processes. Collaborating with teams to identify opportunities for automation that enhance productivity and quality. Administering local applications (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) to support operational needs. Maintaining and documenting existing automation scripts to ensure reliability and continuity. Introducing best practices for automation, identifying inefficiencies, and driving process improvements. Preparing agreed reports to support operations. Supporting the development of technical skills among other team members. Location: This position is based in Gdańsk (Poland) . We operate in a hybrid working model , which includes the flexibility of remote work combined with the expectation to be present in the office at least three days per week . What are we looking for? We are looking for a customer-oriented professional who can understand client needs, deliver effective solutions, and clearly communicate the value of their work. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills , learns quickly, and works independently. They are open to new challenges, cooperative, and communicate effectively while working closely with clients and teams. Key qualifications and attributes include: Knowledge of Power Automate Desktop and Cloud, Power Apps Excel advanced skills Basic knowledge of any programming language General IT skills on a very good level Basic understanding of SAP FI module Familiarized with accounting processes and terminology 3+ years’ experience in Power Platform development Languages: Fluency in English required Nice to have: Experience in AI services implementation Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate UiPath or Blue Prism Previous experience in SSC/BPO sector Knowledge of process improvement techniques (Lean/Six Sigma) Knowledge of VBA, Python, Power Query What do we offer? Work in an international environment in an centrally located office in Gdańsk Stable job and cooperation with a friendly and high qualified team We will make sure that you have training that will ensure your proper development benefits including lunch card, Multisport card, health care and life insurance Hybrid work (2 days per week working from home allowed) Attractive location of the office: 4 minutes to SKM, trams and buses. Career in the new era at Metsä Group The best sparring for business – deepen your expertise as a specialist. At Metsä Group, you’ll work with professionals from many fields. Our atmosphere is open, and it’s easy for newcomers to fit in. We want to renew the business by striving for positive impacts on the environment and society. This means significant development opportunities and agile projects, competence development, and understanding the business. 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. Enter a new era in your career,​ welcome to Metsä Group! 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. Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment at: https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/ ​. How to apply? Click on the link below to apply. 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. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your curriculum vitae and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received. The application will be open until 05.06.2026. We wish you the best of luck!