Strategy Consultant - Big 4 - M&A - Consumer

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Strategy Consultant – Big 4 – M&A – Consumer, London

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Client:

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Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

• Deal focused strategy consulting into Consumer & Leisure
• Collaborative and supportive culture

About Our Client

Deal advisory in strategy team of Big 4. London based.

Job Description

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans for the Consumer sector.
• Monitor and analyse performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions.
• Identify and implement changes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Contribute to team meetings and projects in the Consultancy, Strategy & Change department.
• Lead teams and ensure delivery of high-quality services.
• Stay updated with industry trends and competitive landscape.
• Develop relationships with new and existing clients to expand business opportunities.
• Take a leadership role with the team and to hold a high quality, credible reputation with clients and in the broader market – experience of a range of M&A related projects will be critical, eg Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, Value creation etc
• Design and run mid-sized to large projects and / or very large, complex workstreams
• Act as primary client liaison on engagements and act as an \’ambassador\’ for the firm
• Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients
• Help design – and guide junior staff to – execute detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Identify go-to-market and marketing opportunities and assume day-to-day responsibility for taking these to clients
• Maintain active contact with mid-level clients outside of engagement situations
• Show initiative to identify and drive thought leadership and knowledge management activities
• Take day-to-day responsibility that the firm\’s risk management frameworks are adhered to
• Actively seek out leadership opportunities, take responsibility for a selection of internal processes and generally act as a leader in the team and an inspiration to more junior team members
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members
• Lead on practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives

The Successful Applicant

A successful Strategy Consultant will have

• A strong academic background in a related field.
• Proficiency in strategic planning and performance analysis.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of the Consumer sector in the Professional Services industry.
• Extensive experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / Corporate Development team in industry
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers across the broadly defined Consumer sector: Consumer Goods, Retail & Travel & Leisure businesses – and views on the future outlook for this sector
• Experience of leading mid-sized and large projects: designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to (i) excellent client output and (ii) strong project economicsThis should include an extensive coverage of recent M&A transactions, eg CDD, VDD, M&A Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Consumer sector
• Evidence of taking responsibility for designing proposals, scopes and pricing for mid-sized and large consulting assignments
• Pro-active role in business development activity, designing client ready pitches, generating differentiated insights and holding personal client relationships
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders
• Strong track record of building followership among more junior staff members
• Non-client facing roles in driving practice forward in areas such as team management, training, technical tool development, liaison with service suppliers etc

Technical skills:

• Strong academic track record
• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen
• Ability to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Other language skills would be a strong bonus

What\’s on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £80,000 – £120,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including financial and healthcare benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a large, renowned organisation in the consulting industry
• A stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• The chance to make a significant impact in the Consumer sector.

If this role aligns with your career aspirations, we look forward to receiving your application.

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