Timber Analyst

Company Description

Kronospan is a global leader in the manufacture of wood-based panels and related products for the furniture, interior design, and construction industries. With a presence in more than 40 countries, the group stands out for its innovation, its commitment to sustainability, and its high quality standards.

The Luxembourg facility plays a key role in the sourcing and processing of wood and recycled materials for our industrial operations.

Job Description

Kronospan is a global leader in the production of wood-based panels, serving the furniture, interior design and construction industries. At our Luxembourg site, we are looking for a Timber Analyst to join our team and support the analysis and reporting of timber, recycling, production, stocks and operating costs.

Your Responsibilities

As a Timber Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring and analysing financial and operational data related to timber, recycling and production activities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Analyse the financial situation of products, customers, suppliers and production activities.
• Review standard costs against actual costs and identify significant variances.
• Monitor daily profitability and prepare regular management reports.
• Analyse timber and recycling consumption and perform regular reconciliations.
• Monitor stock movements, stock valuation and inventory levels.
• Organise and follow up monthly stocktakes for inventory and spare parts.
• Prepare timber reconciliation and consumption reports.
• Analyse production-related reports and explain the main cost and performance variances.
• Calculate and allocate indirect costs to production and products.
• Monitor maintenance and factory services expenditure and prepare related reports.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and production-related financial analyses.
• Prepare contribution and results analysis reports for management.
• Ensure the consistency and accuracy of data in KSoft+.
• Prepare reports and information required by management, Group functions, Statec and other authorities.
• Support the preparation of reports related to recycling, energy, CHP consumption and the circular economy.
• Provide production, stock and cost-related information during internal and external audits.
• Support FSC, PEFC and SURE certification requirements and related reporting.
• Follow up investment grants from Luxembourg authorities and EU programmes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local requirements and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Follow up recommendations resulting from internal audits and ensure their implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Economics, Industrial Management or a related field.
• First experience in financial analysis, controlling, cost accounting or industrial reporting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to understand and explain financial and operational data.
• Good understanding of cost accounting, stock valuation, variance analysis and budgeting.
• Interest in industrial processes, production and raw material management.
• Very good knowledge of Excel and confidence working with large amounts of data.
• Experience with an ERP system; knowledge of KSoft+ is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, organise priorities and meet deadlines, particularly during month-end closing.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with Finance, Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, Quality and Management.
• Fluent in French; knowledge of English and/or German is an advantage.
• A structured, accurate and proactive approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join an international management environment, interact with senior stakeholders and take an active role in ensuring the smooth running of a key support function.

Interested in joining us? Apply now and become part of the Kronospan team