SeniorFull TimeENEurope
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: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together– guide us in everything we do.
As part of the evolution of our Digital organisation, we are strengthening strategy implementation by clarifying structures and leadership to bring more focus, improve prioritisation, and support the business more closely. The new setup strengthens product management and software development practices and provides a clearer foundation for data and AI driven development, while enabling clearer roles and new opportunities for professional growth.
As part of that change, we are now looking for a
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
to join Finnair’s Digital Transformation & Architecture team.
In this role, you translate Finnair’s business and digital strategy into clear enterprise architecture across business capabilities, processes, information, applications, and technology.
You work closely with business leaders, product/solution teams, strategy, and finance to define future-state architectures, identify key gaps, and shape transformation roadmaps that drive real business value.
What You Will Do:
As an Enterprise Architect, you will:
Translate business strategy and operating model changes into enterprise architecture direction and target states.
Define and maintain business capabilities, value streams, and architecture models for assigned domains.
Perform end-to-end gap analysis across business, data, application, technology, and skills layers.
Support strategic planning, investment prioritization, and business cases with architectural insight.
Co-create domain and enterprise roadmaps aligned with portfolio planning and financial cycles.
Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, product owners, and digital teams.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops to shape roadmaps and future solution options.
Maintain and govern architecture assets, principles, and standards in EA tools.
Promote architecture-led decision-making and continuous improvement of EA practices.
What are we looking for?
Senior-level experience (typically 8+ years in IT/digital roles).
Strong ability to build holistic, end-to-end understanding of business domains.
Ability to align architecture with business strategy, operating models, and portfolio management.
Proven experience in enterprise or domain architecture, target setting, and roadmapping.
Experience with capability mapping, gap analysis, and architectural decision support.
Hands-on experience with enterprise architecture tools.
Solid understanding of data, information management, and modern technology platforms.
Experience working in agile, product-oriented environments.
Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to influence senior stakeholders.
Delivery-oriented mindset with practical, hands-on approach.
Excellent English communication skills.
Why Join Finnair?
At Finnair,
You become part of One Crew working together to make every journey better — today and tomorrow.
Our values — Always Safe, Customer at Heart, and Stronger Together — guide how we work, make decisions, and support each other every day.
We offer meaningful work with real impact, where your contribution helps shape the future of aviation, digital services, and sustainable travel.
Collaboration, trust, and respect are part of everyday work, and people are encouraged to take ownership and grow.
You’ll join a community where diverse perspectives are valued, continuous learning is supported, and development happens together — not alone.
Are you interested? Get onboard! Please submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Friday, 24 April 2026. We may start going through the applications already during the application period.
Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.
In case you have any questions about the role, please contact Henrik Balk (VP Digital Transformation & Architecture) by email henrik.balk@finnair.com.
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.
