Manager, Government and Institutional Relations

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand’s Nordic heritage. Our values – Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage – guide us in everything we do.

We are now looking for a

MANAGER, GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS

to our Government and Institutional Relations team.

In This Role You Will

• Manage a set of aviation related policy portfolios on national and EU level
• Actively and constructively participate in relevant industry coordination activities and working groups
• Help to secure traffic rights in third markets in good cooperation with national and European authorities
• Follow, analyze and report on legislative dossiers, external relations and relevant political developments with a view of their impact on Finnair’s current and future business
• Work in close cooperation with relevant substance matter experts and teams inside the company to ensure that all activities are in line and support the business objectives of Finnair’s network development and commercial strategy
  
  

Our Expectations From You

• Knowledge and understanding of domestic, EU and international political and legislative processes
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience on international affairs
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking
• Proven track record on negotiating and networking with different stakeholder groups
• Team spirit, high work ethic and motivation to make Finnair a success story
• M.Sc. degree , preferably in legal, economic or political studies
• Strong Finnish and English, both written and spoken
  
  

We Also Appreciate

• Relevant professional experience outside of Finland is an asset
• Aviation business understanding is highly appreciated
  
  

Working At Finnair

We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop.

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. 

If you are confident in taking this step in your career, please send your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation as soon as possible, but no later than Sunday, 8 June 2025. We may start going through possible candidates already during the application period.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

For more information, please contact Sami Lahdensuo (VP, Government and Institutional Relations) by phone +358 504141715 on:

• Wednesday, 4 June between 13-14
• Friday, 6 June between 9-10
  
  

Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.