Business Development Manager, Flexibility

Join us to shape the future of energy systems by driving commercially viable flexibility solutions at the intersection of markets, strategy, and execution.

About the role
As a Business Development Manager in the Flexibility Growth -team, you will drive important initiatives that develop and scale our business towards our customers and the physical electricity markets.  

In this role, you will in particular: 

• Coordinate and drive complex, cross-functional initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders 
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to leadership level communication 
• Support the execution of Fortum’s Flexibility strategy through aligning a total portfolio of all Flexibility cases 
• Identify synergies and new business opportunities between parallel initiatives and contribute with structured analyses to support decision-making 
  
  

You will work with business cases ranging from consumer solutions to large storage assets or energy-intensive industries. Your work is based on understanding how different puzzle pieces fit together to form a competitive solution that is repeatable and operatively manageable. While many of the cases are in the forefront of energy system development, they are not R&D anymore, but managed by fully commercial criteria. Thus, you also need the skills to calculate and tell the story around the financials and the logic of each case.

The role evolves as projects progress, but also through own initiative, which you are expected to take. Your contributions will directly support Fortum's mission to drive and accelerate the flexibility agenda. By succeeding in this together with the team, you will be enabling the decarbonization and electrification of the energy system as well as adjacent industries.

The position is permanent and located in Espoo, Finland.

About you
We are looking for a commercially minded professional who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, execution, and collaboration. You are comfortable navigating complex topics, aligning different perspectives across parallel initiatives, and communicating clearly with stakeholders at different levels of the organization, including senior management.

In addition, we are looking for: 

• Deep, hands-on understanding of energy systems and electricity and/or commodity markets, including how commercial solutions interact with the physical system
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in business development, management consulting, or similar roles 
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse complex system- and market-driven topics, use quantitative analysis, and think creatively
• Experience in new business development 
• Strong problem-solving skills, combining quantitative analysis and the ability to think creatively 
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently in English, both verbally and in writing 
• Customer- and growth mindset, with the ability to connect individual initiatives to broader business objectives 
• Relevant academic degree 
• Finnish language skills are an advantage, due to stakeholder communication 
   

We offer you 

You will join a team of quick thinkers and doers, with a good network. The position gives you a unique opportunity to learn more about different aspects of the business and the company, with visibility to multiple projects and initiatives.

At Fortum, we believe in a better future and want to be involved in shaping it. Our workplace is a safe place, both physically and mentally. You will grow with professional colleagues, being trusted and free to challenge yourself. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible working hours, and hybrid work model to support your productivity, development and wellbeing. We are committed to build diverse teams where everyone feels included and is treated equally.

More information about our culture and benefits can be found here. 
 

Interested? 

Submit your application by 27.05.2026 at the latest. If you have questions about the position, you can contact the hiring manager: Director, Flexibility Growth, Janne Happonen through e-mail janne.happonen@fortum.com.

What to expect from the recruitment process:
We will begin scheduling interviews already during the application period and will close the position once the right candidate is found. Our recruitment process includes two rounds of interviews, a short digital assessment and/or case and reference checks.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or other circumstances, please let us know when applying. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

To be selected for the position, the applicant must go through background clearance and a health examination including drug testing.

We are Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company. We generate and deliver reliable energy to our customers and the Nordic energy system while at the same time helping industries decarbonise their processes and grow. Our core operations comprise efficient and best-in-class low-carbon power generation, customer services, and heating and cooling. Fortum’s power generation is already 99% from renewable or nuclear sources with one of the lowest specific CO2-emissions in Europe. We are guided by our ambitious SBTi-validated emission reduction targets on our way towards net-zero by 2040. For our ~4,500 employees, we commit to be a safe and inspiring workplace. Fortum's share is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. fortum.com