Analyst

Analyst – Forestry & Wood Products

Forest Sector Advisors is an international strategic advisory firm focused on the global forest, wood products, decorative surfaces, biomaterials, chemicals, packaging and natural capital sectors.

We advise industry leaders, private equity firms, investors and corporate clients on strategic, commercial and operational questions across international markets.

We are looking to recruit an Analyst to support market intelligence, cost competitiveness analysis and strategic advisory projects.

The Role

The Analyst will work directly with senior advisors and be supported in developing their skills through practical consulting assignments delivering international projects, with a particular focus on:

· Market analysis and industry intelligence

· Cost competitiveness modelling

· Strategic benchmarking and competitor analysis

· Value chain and supply chain analysis

· Company profiling and market mapping

· Financial and operational data analysis

· Primary and secondary market research

· Preparation of presentations, reports and client deliverables

· Support for strategic advisory and commercial due diligence assignments

· Climate, ESG and carbon.

The role is highly analytical and suited to candidates who enjoy combining quantitative analysis with strategic and commercial thinking.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates with:

· A university degree in economics, business, finance, forestry, engineering or any numerate discipline.

· Relevant industry experience is desirable but not essential.

· Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.

· Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

· Ability to structure, analyse and interpret complex datasets.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· High attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently in a remote and international environment

Fluent English is essential C1 level minimum. Additional European language capabilities such as Spanish, German, French, Italian or Polish would be considered a strong advantage.

Exposure to the forest products, wood-based panels, decorative surfaces, or broader forest industry sectors, is desirable but not essential.

Location

Preferred location Galway, Ireland (City centre, office location)

· Office and or remote / home-based depending on location.

What We Offer

· Exposure to international strategic advisory projects

· Direct interaction with senior industry executives and clients

· Flexible remote working environment

· Opportunity to grow within a fast-developing boutique advisory platform

· International project exposure across Europe and global markets

To apply, please send your CV and a short introduction to [email protected]

Pay: €35,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have strong analytical and quantitative capabilities and the ability to structure, analyse and interpret complex datasets?

• Do you have high attention to detail?

• Do you have strong written and verbal English communication skills?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Language:

• Excellent English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Galway, County Galway