Director, Operational Excellence

Adven is a dynamic energy group driving the energy transition by developing sustainable and competitive solutions in partnership

with customers, municipalities, and suppliers. Together, our 600+ employees provide households and businesses with district

heating and geoenergy solutions, and industries with steam, heating, cooling, and infrastructure services that improve resource

efficiency.

With over 50 years of experience, we operate more than 350 sites across Europe, delivering a total energy volume of 5.1 TWh. Our

annual revenue is €424 million, and our total assets amount to €1,480 million.

As Director, Operational Excellence, you will lead Adven’s continuous improvement process across Finland and the Baltics, with a

strong focus on identifying and implementing initiatives that improve operational efficiency, EBITDA, and cash flow.

You will play a central role in ensuring that Adven continues to be a leading benchmark in our industry when it comes to overall

operational performance, while maintaining our strong focus on safety, sustainability, and reliability of supply. You will work

closely with Country Managers and country management teams as well as initiative owners across the organization to turn

improvement opportunities into tangible and measurable results.

The role combines operational excellence, business development, financial analysis, and transformation. You will manage a

portfolio of improvement initiatives across operations, commercial, fuel, and procurement, while also supporting innovation and

investment topics, particularly within electrification and reserve markets.

This is a high-impact role with broad exposure across Adven’s organization. You will have the opportunity to shape how we

continuously improve our performance and strengthen our competitiveness across the Group.

The position is based at Adven’s office in Vantaa, Finland, with a possibility for 1–2 days working remotely. Other Adven office

locations in Finland, including Oulu, Jyväskylä and Seinäjoki, may also be considered. You will report to the SVP, Finland &

Baltics and work closely with Country Managers across the region. The role includes some travel across Adven’s operations and

countries.

• Lead Adven’s continuous improvement process and manage a portfolio of improvement initiatives across operations, commercial,

fuel, and procurement

• Work closely with Country Managers, country management teams, and initiative owners to ensure successful implementation and

measurable results

• Analyse market and technology developments to identify new opportunities for Adven and support alignment across the

organization

You are a business-oriented and hands-on improvement leader who is motivated by turning opportunities into measurable results. You

combine strong analytical capabilities with a practical understanding of how operational improvements are implemented in

real-world environments.

You are comfortable working across functions and countries and have the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders as

well as operational teams. You know how to structure complex improvement topics, prioritize opportunities, build compelling

business cases, and drive initiatives through to implementation.

You have a good understanding of both technical and commercial aspects of an asset-intensive business. You are able to connect

operational performance with financial outcomes and understand how improvements in efficiency, waste reduction, investments, and

working capital can contribute to EBITDA and cash flow.

You are structured, proactive, and persistent in driving progress. At the same time, you are collaborative and able to create

commitment around common goals. You enjoy working in an international environment where you can have a tangible impact on how the

business develops and performs.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, business development,

management consulting, or a similar field

• Proven track record in leading improvement initiatives from business case development through implementation and measurable

results

• Experience with electrification, energy markets, reserve markets, or energy-related investments is considered a strong

advantage

You will have a unique opportunity to play a central role in improving the performance of a growing international energy group and

shaping how Adven continuously develops its operations.

In this role, you will work across countries and functions, with broad visibility into Adven’s operations and direct interaction

with senior management and Country Managers. You will have significant ownership in identifying and driving initiatives that

create tangible improvements in efficiency, EBITDA, cash flow, and competitiveness.

This is an opportunity to combine operational excellence, business development, financial analysis, and innovation in a role where

you can make a measurable impact on Adven’s performance and future development.

Please submit your application and CV, including your salary request, by September 27, 2026. We review applications on an ongoing

basis and may proceed with candidates before the deadline.

Ville Heikkinen

SVP, Finland & Baltics

+358 40 584 6926

ville.heikkinen@adven.com

Preferred calling times:

Friday, September 11, 2026, 9:00–10:00 (EET, UTC+2)

Monday, September 14, 2026, 12:00–13:00 (EET, UTC+2)

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 9:30–11:00 (EET, UTC+2)

Please note that we do not accept applications via email. We also do not accept unsolicited approaches or proposals from

recruitment agencies and service providers.