Work in Finland

What Work in Finland does

Work in Finland is the official national talent attraction platform of Finland, operated by Business Finland Oy jointly with the KEHA Centre as part of the Talent Boost program under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Its core function is to connect international professionals with Finnish employers by surfacing English-speaking job opportunities, providing career and relocation guidance, and delivering free advisory support to employers on international recruitment and residence permits.

The platform consists of a job portal hosting 281 English-speaking positions across categories such as technology, engineering, healthcare, gaming, quantum, deep tech, and data centers, integrated with the official Job Market Finland portal so that employer postings flow through automatically. Adjacent surfaces include a career guide with real-life career stories, an events platform (IEEE Quantum Week, Web Summit Lisbon, DevTalks Cluj-Napoca, Finland Works, Alihankinta), relocation and residence-permit guidance, and an employer services hub with phone and email advisory staffed weekdays 9am-3pm, which achieved an NPS of 89 in 2025.

Work in Finland does not generate commercial revenue. It is a free public service funded through government appropriations, serving two primary segments — international job seekers (including expats, international students, and skilled workers from non-EU and EU countries) and Finnish employers seeking to recruit international talent. Distribution spans the workinfinland.com website, the Finland Works LinkedIn showcase, regional partners such as International Houses Helsinki/Tampere and Espoo Talent Hub, and physical presence at international tech conferences. The operating geography is Finland, with global outreach to source talent from Europe and beyond.

Name

Work in Finland

Legal name

Business Finland Oy

Website

https://workinfinland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Work in Finland is the Finnish government-backed national platform that connects international professionals with Finnish employers through a free English-speaking job board, career guides, relocation advice, recruitment events, and a free employer advisory service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Employment Services / Government Talent Attraction

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote & Global/Multilingual Direct Hire (BPACAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB), Job Market Intelligence & Employer Networking Services (BPACAOAJ)

Keywords

• International recruitment services
• Talent attraction platform
• Job board services
• Relocation guidance resources
• Employer recruitment advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Work in Finland is operated as a public service funded by the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The platform is free for both job seekers and employers. It is part of the Talent Boost program administered by Business Finland and the KEHA Centre.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Work in Finland is a national, government-backed talent attraction platform that connects international professionals with English-speaking job opportunities in Finland and supports Finnish employers in international recruitment. It operates a job portal with 281+ vacancies integrated with Job Market Finland, a career guide with relocation and work-life content, an events directory, free employer advisory services, and multilingual guidance on residence permits, housing, healthcare, and taxes. The service is entirely free for both job seekers and employers and is funded through the Talent Boost program administered by the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Product overview

Work in Finland is a national talent attraction platform operated jointly by Business Finland and the KEHA Centre as part of the Talent Boost program. The platform consists of a job portal with 281+ English-speaking positions across Finland, a career guidance section with real-life stories and industry insights, an events platform featuring international recruitment events, employer services including free recruitment advice and coaching, and comprehensive relocation guidance. The portfolio centers on connecting international talent with Finnish employers through job listings, career resources, and professional support services throughout the recruitment and settlement process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 281 English-speaking jobs currently listed on the platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Business FinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Finland Oy operates workinfinland.com as the national platform for international talent attraction. Business Finland (Business ID: 2725690-3) is the primary data controller and operator, headquartered at Porkkalankatu 1, 00180 Helsinki. The organization is funded through the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
• KEHA Centre (KEHA-keskus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe KEHA Centre provides the International Recruitment Advice Service for Employers as part of the Work in Finland joint service package. They handle nationwide employer support on weekdays 9am-3pm via +358 295 016 770.
• Talent Boost ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork in Finland is part of the Talent Boost program, a national initiative by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM) to attract international talent to Finland. The program orchestrates an international pool of experts and coordinates various talent attraction activities.
• Finnish Immigration Service (Migri)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Finnish Immigration Service handles residence permit processing. Work in Finland provides guidance on residence permits, including fast-track options (2 weeks) for specialists. Migri's application finder and services are referenced for permit applications.
• Job Market Finland (Työmarkkinatori)coreTechnology or IntegrationJob Market Finland is the official job portal where employers post vacancies. Job listings on Work in Finland are sourced from Job Market Finland, with postings appearing on both platforms simultaneously. Job Market Finland also offers job applicant profile matching.
• EURES ExpertssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEURES experts provide support for employers seeking professionals from Europe. EURES is a European job mobility network that helps connect employers with job seekers across EU/EEA countries.
• International HousessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational Houses (International House Helsinki, International House Tampere, Espoo Talent Hub) provide localized services for international professionals including guidance, job search tips, and networking opportunities. They serve as physical service points in major cities.
• The Hub FinlandsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Hub (thehub.fi) is a Finnish job board that hosts some job listings featured on Work in Finland. It serves as a technology and startup-focused recruitment platform.
• Startup RefugeessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring program that connects international talent with mentors and resources for entrepreneurship in Finland. Part of the support ecosystem for international professionals exploring non-traditional career paths.
• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Finnish Ministry oversees the Talent Boost program and employment policy. Work in Finland operates under the ministry's administrative branch as part of public services for labor immigration and talent attraction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn: Global professional networking and recruitment platform with vastly larger talent pool and employer network. Comparable as a competing channel for international recruitment, though without Finland-specific specialization or government backing.
• Indeed: Largest global job search engine. Comparable as a competing job aggregation channel but lacks the Finland-specific advisory services, government integration, and curated employer support.

Emerging players

• The Hub Finland: Finnish tech and startup-focused job board that hosts listings featured on Work in Finland. Comparable as a specialized recruitment platform serving the same Finnish employer and international talent ecosystem.
• AcademicPositions.com: Academic and research-focused job board whose listings feed into Work in Finland. Comparable as a specialized recruitment platform targeting international academic and research talent in Finland.

Direct peers

• EURES (European Employment Services): European job mobility network covering EU/EEA countries that connects employers with international job seekers through an official platform. Highly comparable to Work in Finland as a government-backed international recruitment and job-matching service.
• Welcome to Finland: Finnish government information service for international newcomers. Directly comparable as a complementary public-sector service focused on international talent attraction and settling in Finland.
• Eezy Employment Services: Finnish workforce solutions company providing staffing and employment services across Finland. Comparable as a Finland-based employment placement and workforce service provider — also a featured customer of Work in Finland.
• Job Market Finland (Työmarkkinatori): Finland's official public job portal where employers post vacancies. Directly comparable as the parent job-listing platform integrated with Work in Finland, serving the same employer and job-seeker audiences in Finland.

Regional players

• Make it in Germany: Official German government initiative promoting Germany as a destination for international skilled workers. Closely comparable as a national government-backed international talent attraction platform with employer and job-seeker services.
• Jobbsprånget Sweden: Swedish program offering international talents internship opportunities. Comparable as a Nordic, government-aligned international talent attraction and career-launch program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/work-in-finland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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