Business Partner to the Group Director - Development Program
About the job
- A higher education degree is required; preferred fields are Management, Economics, Finance, or technical/engineering fields with business aptitude.
- At least 3 years of managerial experience with responsibility for the overall operation of an organization or facility, such as a plant director/manager, managing director, or a comparable role accountable for operational results and a team.
- Experience working in distributed, multi-branch structures or an international environment is a strong advantage.
- Experience in project management.
- Strong analytical skills, including working with data, drawing concise business conclusions, and developing decision-making scenarios.
- Fluent English at a minimum C1 level is required for business presentations and collaboration at group level.
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly advanced Excel for modeling and data analysis and PowerPoint for management presentations.
- High management potential and ambition, with motivation to take on an independent director role in the future.
- Strong ownership and accountability, a results orientation, determination to close tasks, and proactivity in initiating work.
- Strategic and concise thinking, including the ability to connect detailed operational data with the overall business.
- Resilience and flexibility in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and high decision-making exposure.
- Provide ongoing support to the Group Director in organizing work and delivering key tasks, projects, and initiatives.
- Independently lead assigned operational, optimization, and strategic projects from defining the problem and action plan through implementation and results.
- Prepare in-depth business, financial, market, and operational analyses, recommendations, and business cases to support management decisions.
- Collect data from Group areas, monitor KPI and OKR achievement, and prepare management reports.
- Identify process bottlenecks and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency.
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives spanning different departments, facilities, and Group companies.
- Develop status reports and presentations for board meetings, steering committees, and meetings with key stakeholders.
- Participate alongside the Group Director in strategic meetings, negotiations, and operational reviews; summarize agreements and ensure decisions are implemented.
- Experience working in distributed, multi-branch structures or an international environment is a strong advantage.
About the company
Kronospan Express is an online portal for architects and specification professionals worldwide, offering a broad selection of wood-based panels for furniture, interior design, and exterior surfaces. The platform provides product information, samples, and support to answer aesthetic or durability questions, helping designers specify Kronospan materials in projects. Its products are distributed via a global range of decors and surface finishes, with a focus on contemporary and future-oriented architectural panels. The platform differentiates itself by serving professionals at a global scale with a unified decor range, easy access to samples and technical information, and a commitment to continuous improvement in surface materials. The company’s goal is to meet the evolving needs of designers, architects, and craftsmen while generating revenue through the sale of its wood-based panel products and related offerings.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$160.6M
Headquarters
Jičín, Czechia
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The EIB committed €146 million on March 18, 2026 for solar and EVs.
- Kronospan bought Hexion’s La Grande plant and Sebeș sawmill in late 2025.
- Its June 2026 Carrefour du Bois showcase kept the brand visible with specifiers and designers.
What critics are saying
- Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court upheld a Veliko Tarnovo shutdown order, February 2026.
- Romanian prosecutors charged Kronospan subsidiaries over alleged toxic-emissions concealment, September 2026.
- If environmental enforcement spreads, plant disruptions can cascade into contract losses and layoffs.
What makes Kronospan unique
- Kronospan pairs panel production with resins and surfaces after Nordalim, 2025.
- Its global decor platform standardizes finishes for architects across furniture and interiors.
- Kronospan sells technically advanced boards using recycled wood, residue, and low-grade roundwood.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Performance Bonus
- Meal Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation