Analyst / Consultant

at  AFRY

Job Description
We are looking for an energetic and driven Analyst/Consultant to grow our Operational Services team in AFRY Management Consulting in Stockholm, Vantaa, Vienna or Munich. The position is specifically focused on the Paper and Pulp sectors. The candidate will work in a dynamic multinational project based environment focusing on operational services from process improvement from for our global client base.
AFRY Management Consulting provides leading-edge strategic consulting and advisory services covering the whole value chain in energy, forest and other process industries. Our international Operations team with its Supply Chain, Asset Management, Energy, Organisational, Operations and Digitalisation experts forms one of the leading advisory teams globally within the pulp and paper, packaging and tissue Industry.

The tasks of the job will include among others to

• Work as a team member in projects varying from operational diagnostics, process redesign to implementation, cost savings, operational due diligence projects and many more
• Support our clients on side with the implementation of new ways of working and support them in this transformation
• Collaborate with project managers and team members throughout the project from idea generation, data analysis, client site visits to report preparation and formulating recommendations and conclusions for our clients and joined implementation alongside with them with a heavy change management component
• Participate in client meetings, often presenting the part of the work which you have been responsible for, workshop facilitation and working side-by-side with clients and their teams on their premises ensuring sustainable project success
• Contribute to the competence, business and offering development

Qualifications

In order to succeed in the role, you should have the following skills and capabilities:

• Relevant university degree (M.Sc./B.Sc. in Paper or Pulp or related related topics) with strong academic performance
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem solving skills
• Full fluency in English (oral and written) is a necessity. Proficiency in any other language is a clear advantage, especially German.
• Advanced user of MS Office Suite
• Excellent team work capabilities and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a variety of different roles, cultural settings and across sectors in an international environment
• Energy, drive and interest in pursuing a career as a consultant
• Flexibility to travel and work abroad
• In addition, we appreciate working experience in the forestry and biomass industry or relevant process areas such as lean, organisational improvement, supply chain, maintenance, production optimisation, value chain optimisation, etc.

Company Description
AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.
Making Future
Additional Information
Why AFRY?
As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY you will have the possibility to deepen your knowledge operational matters within the pulp and paper industry with international clients and broaden your knowledge to new areas according to your interests and get to work together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment.
At AFRY we build sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting and challenging but at the same flexible, allowing you to take care of your work–life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs.
We strive to include all new employees to our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.
Would you like to read more about your future colleagues’ careers? Get to know them on our web page: https://afry.com/en/join-us/get-know-us
Benefits at AFRY
All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness and commuting benefit. AFRY employees are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees have the right to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home.
The team player spirit strengthens in spare time in hobby clubs depending on the office location. AFRY employees spend time together in cross fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Employees with permanent contract are allowed to have a bicycle benefit in order to choose carbon neutral commuting. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists at AFRY offices.
Sustainability at AFRY
Sustainability and creating sustainable solutions are at the core of AFRY’s business strategy and all of our operations. By combining the latest technologies and the top expertise of our employees, we create sustainable business to our clients. Read more about sustainability at AFRY: https://afry.com/en/insights/sustainability
Interested?
You can ask for more detailed information from Stefan Kucher, stefan.kucher@afry.com. Please clarify in your application, the location of your preference. You must have a right to live and work in the country for which you are applying.
Send your application and CV with salary request by June 20th 2024 and join our team full of experts! We will start interviews as applications arrive and will select suitable candidate when found.
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.
Apply information
Position
Analyst / Consultant
Location
Vantaa
Country
Finland
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The tasks of the job will include among others to

• Work as a team member in projects varying from operational diagnostics, process redesign to implementation, cost savings, operational due diligence projects and many more
• Support our clients on side with the implementation of new ways of working and support them in this transformation
• Collaborate with project managers and team members throughout the project from idea generation, data analysis, client site visits to report preparation and formulating recommendations and conclusions for our clients and joined implementation alongside with them with a heavy change management component
• Participate in client meetings, often presenting the part of the work which you have been responsible for, workshop facilitation and working side-by-side with clients and their teams on their premises ensuring sustainable project success
• Contribute to the competence, business and offering developmen

In order to succeed in the role, you should have the following skills and capabilities:

• Relevant university degree (M.Sc./B.Sc. in Paper or Pulp or related related topics) with strong academic performance
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem solving skills
• Full fluency in English (oral and written) is a necessity. Proficiency in any other language is a clear advantage, especially German.
• Advanced user of MS Office Suite
• Excellent team work capabilities and communication skills
• Willingness to work in a variety of different roles, cultural settings and across sectors in an international environment
• Energy, drive and interest in pursuing a career as a consultant
• Flexibility to travel and work abroad
• In addition, we appreciate working experience in the forestry and biomass industry or relevant process areas such as lean, organisational improvement, supply chain, maintenance, production optimisation, value chain optimisation, etc