Transformations & Deals -focused Senior Associate

Strategy&; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€300 sports, culture & commuting perk

Job summary

Strategy& Helsinki is seeking Transformations & Deals-focused Senior Associates to join the Helsinki team. You will work as a senior consultant on transformative projects that deliver tangible business results for clients, collaborating with Nordic and global colleagues.

The role requires 3+ years of consulting experience, strong analytical and presentation skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset. English fluency is essential, Finnish/Swedish skills are an advantage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ consulting experience at another management consultancy, at M&A transaction advisory firm, or a strategy/development role in a corporate
• Passion and skills for analytical problem-solving
• Strong team player mentality and proactiveness to drive solutions across client engagements and internal development
• Strong technical skills, i.e., PowerPoint/Excel and AI tools
• Demonstrate high self-motivation and commitment
• Excellent presentation & interaction skills (e.g. comfort with leading client discussions)
• Fluency in professional English is essential with strong Finnish/Swedish skills being an advantage

Responsibilities

• Work as a senior consultant and project team member on transformative projects that will deliver tangible business results for our clients
• Carry out strategic, financial, and operational analysis to provide clients with insights on their business problems
• Support decision‑making by preparing decision materials, conducting interviews and facilitating workshops
• Advice clients on alternative courses of actions in complex deals and transformations, together with experienced senior team
• Example engagements you might work on include corporate strategy development, commercial due diligence for a private equity firm, planning a large‑scale corporate transformation, and developing new business opportunities in the green transition.

Skills

Consulting experience

Analytical problem solving

Presentation & client interaction

Team player

PowerPoint & Excel

AI tools

English fluency

Tools

PowerPoint/Excel

AI tools

Job description

Strategy& is seeking Transformations & Deals -focused Senior Associates to join the Helsinki team

Strategy& is the global strategy consulting team of PwC. At Strategy&, we work closely with the world’s leading companies and institutions to help them adapt and thrive in a changing world. Our Strategy& team provides a range of strategy, transaction and transformation services, starting from developing new business strategies to deal value creation planning and redesigning operating models and delivering change programs. We serve large and mid-sized clients seeking to transform themselves, either organically or through ambitious transactions (sell-side, buy-side or capital markets). Our team consists of 40 strategy professionals located in Helsinki, with international network of 4 500 colleagues.

The work you will do

• Work as a senior consultant and project team member on transformative projects that will deliver tangible business results for our clients

• Carry out strategic, financial, and operational analysis to provide clients with insights on their business problems

• Support decision‑making by preparing decision materials, conducting interviews and facilitating workshops

• Advice clients on alternative courses of actions in complex deals and transformations, together with experienced senior team

Example engagements you might work on include corporate strategy development, commercial due diligence for a private equity firm, planning a large‑scale corporate transformation, and developing new business opportunities in the green transition.

In addition, you will become part of our established career development path and participate in the Strategy& network’s international training programs. We also collaborate regularly with our Nordic and global colleagues as well as the broader PwC network. We offer a role in the exciting and demanding world of strategy consulting, where you will work on some of the most significant transformations and transactions in the market.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for exceptional talent from consulting or industry to join us. Ideal candidate would typically:

• Have 3+ years’ consulting experience at another management consultancy, at M&A transaction advisory firm, or a strategy/development role in a corporate

• Passion and skills for analytical problem‑solving

• Strong team player mentality and proactiveness to drive solutions across client engagements and internal development

• Strong technical skills, i.e., PowerPoint/Excel and AI tools

• Demonstrate high self‑motivation and commitment

• Excellent presentation & interaction skills (e.g. comfort with leading client discussions)

• Fluency in professional English is essential with strong Finnish/Swedish skills being an advantage

We are looking for driven individuals who are curious about creating value and solving the problems our clients face. We appreciate candidates' critical thinking, initiative, and teamwork skills.

Do you have a drive for providing strategic insights backed by rigorous analysis?

Would you like to be a part of a team that delivers the top scale transformation and transactions? Strategy& combines the very best strategic and operational thinking - join us, and you will lead the future of strategy consulting.

In Strategy& Helsinki team your insights are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the opportunity to engage with clients daily. Our team has a close‑knit, collaborative team culture, including good mix of recreational activities. Be more than just a resource; become a key team member driving strategic success.

For further information:

For further information, or inquiries, please contact Tuomas Hirvonen, [phone], [e-mail], 6.11. 8:30-10:30, 12.11. 15:00-16:00, 20.11. 14:00-15:30.

For process and practicalities, please contact Roosa Paavilainen, [phone], [e-mail], 5.11. 13:00-15:00, 12.11. 13:00-15:00, 19.11. 13:00-15:00.

Why choose Strategy&?

We offer you

a place to grow and a versatile team of committed and talented colleagues with diverse and international backgrounds to learn from. We work with colleagues from different lines of service both locally and internationally. You will enjoy the occupational benefits of a large employee-oriented consultancy firm.

Here, you can build your career with purpose and direction.

You have the freedom to shape your career path, and we're here to support you in finding your unique journey. In addition, you will get team leaders who care about your career development and colleagues who both support and challenge you along your career.We offer support at different career stages and flexibility for life-changing situations, whether it's a promotion to a new role or returning from parental leave.

Our employee benefits include a €300 allowance for sports, culture, and commuting, comprehensive healthcare, meal benefits, childcare services, and much more. Our office is moving to brand-new premises to Helsinki City Center in January 2027.

Diverse, Equal, and Inclusive Recruitment

All our recruitment decisions are made without discrimination, regardless of factors such as age, gender, nationality, health status, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status. We strive to ensure that everyone feels included and valued for who they are.