Director, Biogas Business Development

St1 is a Nordic energy Group whose vision is to be the leading producer and seller of CO₂-aware energy. The Group researches and develops economically viable, environmentally sustainable energy solutions. St1 focuses on fuels marketing activities, oil refining and renewable energy solutions such as waste-based advanced ethanol fuels and industrial wind power. The Group has 1300 St1 and Shell branded retail stations in Finland, Sweden and Norway. Headquartered in Helsinki, St1 employs currently more than 770 people. www.st1.eu

St1 is looking for

Director, Biogas Business Development  

You will be working in Renewable Energy Business Unit where we focus on researching, developing & producing renewable energy solutions like advanced biofuels, geothermal heat and wind power enabling transition of our value chain towards a more sustainable one. You will be building and developing actionable biogas business development initiatives in Finland, as well as in Nordic, working closely together with other Business Units and cross-functionally with relevant stakeholders.  This position is located in Helsinki. 

We at St1 work based on our Culture for Growth which seeks in enabling sustainable future. As a St1 colleague we expect you to have a willingness to develop by learning from others, challenging conventional and innovating in new ways of working. You seek for a life-long learning. You are an ideal team player in supporting others but also challenging when necessary. You have commitment and ambition and hunger to grow in your role.    

You have also strong leadership and negotiation skills. You have excellent pressure resistance, and you are ready to you are ready to roll up your sleeves and start to build the foundation for biogas business.

Responsibilities & authority:

• Responsible for driving and developing biogas business cases towards St1 vision in close co-operation with other Business Units and country organizations
• Building and leading a cross functional team capable of driving the growth in biogas sector
• Identifying future business opportunities from end-to-end value chain perspectives 
•  Developing a supply system of biogas and also outlet for biogas  
• Managing network of key stakeholders and building partnerships    
• Reporting to Business Unit Lead, Renewable Energy 

Skills and knowledge required

• Minimum 3-5years experience from the gas sector or relevant field
• Applicable academic degree
• Proven ability to bring business cases into investment decision and leading demanding business development projects  
• Strong commercial mindset and focus on risk and reward     
• In-depth understanding of the biofuel’s legislative environment
• ‘Hands-on’ approach and ability to work with other teams to create value
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Finnish is not required, regarded as an advantage

For more information contact Senior Headhunter Timo Viljakainen tel. +358 40 503 5554 or timo.viljakainen@inhunt.fi. Submit your application and CV latest on April 25th, along with your desired salary