Senior Consultant - Orphoz

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Global community with diverse colleagues

Job summary

McKinsey & Company, Inc. in Helsinki is seeking a transformation specialist to support governance and execution of key initiatives. You will work with small teams, helping to translate strategic ambitions into milestones and KPIs that drive concrete results. This role is designed for independent problem-solvers eager for growth and impact, providing both mentorship and a strong support system.

The position includes hybrid flexibility with Mondays to Thursdays on-site and Fridays focused on development. Applicants should have a Master's degree and over 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in transformation or performance improvement programs.
• Ability to run Transformation Offices with governance and performance tracking.
• Experience in management or strategy consulting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support transformation through governance and execution.
• Contribute to the operationalisation of Transformation Offices.
• Collaborate with clients for impactful initiatives.

Skills

Independent work on transformation programs

Strong influencing skills

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Structured problem-solving

C1-level English

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

YOUR IMPACT

You’ll support transformations through governance and execution, contributing to the setup and operationalisation of Transformation Offices, including structures, governance, and performance cadence to drive accountability and impact. You’ll contribute to the workstream largely independently, delivering together with the client organization and supporting delivery across defined workstreams. You help translate strategic ambitions into clear initiatives, milestones, and KPIs that drive focus and measurable results. You’ll help identify and deliver value opportunities, supporting the prioritisation and implementation of performance levers across areas such as cost, productivity, procurement, working capital, and growth. You contribute to strengthening financial performance through structured execution and practical operating mechanisms. You’ll support the mobilisation of client teams, collaborating closely with stakeholders and contributing to capability building to help ensure sustainable change. You collaborate closely across McKinsey teams, collaborating with colleagues from strategy, functional, and digital practices to connect insights with execution and deliver tangible outcomes. You will be based in Helsinki, with hybrid flexibility and travel as required. Engagement rhythm is typically Monday–Thursday on-site or hybrid, with Fridays focused on firm building and development. You will work in small, high trust teams (3–5 colleagues), integrated with McKinsey partners and experts. Orphoz is a distinct practice within McKinsey focused on transformation execution and value creation—turning strategy into results. We stay through delivery, partnering with clients until impact is achieved and embedded. We are a global community of 500+ transformation professionals across McKinsey, with 250+ Orphoz colleagues across 13 European countries. McKinsey excellence, combined with the pace and depth of real-world execution, supports strong apprenticeship and development. You are joining a practical, grounded, and performance-driven culture that values collaboration, resilience, and tangible results.

YOUR GROWTH

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Master’s degree from a broad range of academic fields, with a strong academic record
• 3+ years’ experience delivering complex transformation or performance improvement programmes that drive measurable business and financial impact
• Ability to work independently on workstreams or project modules, from planning through execution to impact delivery, including running Transformation Offices with governance, performance tracking, and leadership cadence
• Experience in management or strategy consulting, with exposure to one or more industries such as Energy & Utilities (GEM), generative AI / Advanced Industries (including digital, AI, and automation), TMT, or Financial Services preferred
• Strong influencing skills with senior stakeholders; ability to deliver in complex, fast-paced environments
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; ability to turn analysis into action
• Entrepreneurial, resilient, and proactive; thrives under pressure and ambiguity
• Deep functional experience in one or more value-creation areas (e.g., operating-model redesign, working-capital optimisation, procurement excellence, productivity improvement, or broader P&L transformation)
• Structured problem-solving with strong analytical and communication skills
• C1-level language skills in English required; native-level Finnish or other Nordic languages are highly advantageous

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.