Is the employed-person permit tied to one specific employer, or can I change jobs in Finland?

The Residence Permit for an Employed Person is granted for a particular occupational field (for example construction, healthcare or restaurant work). Within that field you may work for one or several employers and you may change employer without filing a new application, as long as your permit is still valid.

If you want to move to a completely different field, that normally changes the basis of your permit and you must apply again. You can also move into a national labour-shortage sector while your existing permit is valid. Always keep your earnings and contract conditions in line with what the permit was granted for.