AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

As part of AFRY, AFRY Management Consulting is the leading advisor to the world’s energy and bio-based industries. Our dedicated team of over 500 consultants, across 17 offices on 3 continents, provides strategic and operational advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep industry expertise and market insights.

We are looking for a new Analyst / Consultant to join our team within the Wood Products sector.

As advisors to the wood products sector we play an important role in the transition to a sustainable economy, and in recent years we have seen a strong growth of our business. Our clients are stock listed, private and family owned businesses along the wood products value chain as well as private equity firms, banks and financial institutions. We support our clients on a broad range of topics including strategic advisory, operational and business excellence, and market intelligence. 

From day one, you are involved in the development of analyses and concepts, in direct contact with our clients. Using the principle of ‘learn-on-the-job’, you benefit directly from the experience of other team members. Together with the team you will develop valuable insights and advice for decision makers.

Your tasks

• Working as part of client engagement teams on projects focusing on market, investment and financial modelling by gathering qualitative and quantitative information, and analysing these
• Supporting on due diligence and investment feasibility study projects
• Creating and expanding industry financial and market models
• Helping to maintain and update AFRY’s internal market and industry databases that contain descriptions and details on every wood-based panel, surfacing material, sawmill and engineered wood products mill in the world
• Conducting expert discussions along the wood products value chain to obtain insights and verify assumptions for our consulting assignments
• Collaborating daily with office locations in Europe and beyond

Location: Stockholm or Gothenburg
Start date: Flexible but at the latest Q1 2023
Last day of application: June 16th

We review applications on an ongoing basis and the position can therefore be filled before the last application day.

• University degree education, preferably M.Sc. Business/Economics with major in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• Interest in a career as Management Consultant
• Interest in the wood products sector; initial experience in the sector as part of your studies or previous employment is an advantage
• Analytical mindset, strong quantitative problem solving skills
• Good knowledge in English (verbal and written) is required. Proficiency in any other language, particularly Swedish and/or German is meritorious
• Excellent team work capabilities and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a variety of roles, cultural settings and across sectors in an international environment
• Flexibility to travel as needed, as well as work with a multitude of organisations, cultures and people in client projects

You will be tempted by flatter hierarchies and the early transfer of responsibilities, with steep learning curves and excellent career opportunities. You will benefit from a competitive salary, a performance related bonus scheme, consultancy-specific training opportunities, individual support and regular feedback from an experienced mentor. You can work remotely whenever needed.

Read more about AFRY Management Consulting and what our employees tell about their work https://afry.com/en/area/careers-in-management-consulting?sector=1327

Contact Information

Recruitment Partner
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Manager
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In our Job Application Guide, you can find more information about recruitment within AFRY.

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.