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 (M/F/X) 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.
- 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.
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