Strategy Manager Growth Futures

Accenture UK & Ireland; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategy Manager to drive entrepreneurial growth and innovation. This role offers the chance to work with top-tier clients, shaping strategies that respond to market disruptions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in consulting or start-ups, showcasing their ability to influence and manage teams effectively. With a focus on technology and entrepreneurship, this position promises a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions and enjoy a competitive salary alongside extensive benefits.

Benefits

30 days of vacation

Pension plan with employer contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical insurance

Generous Shared Parental Leave policy

3 extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• 7+ years in consulting, start-ups, or venture capital.
• Experience managing teams and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead client delivery and grow the business.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Entrepreneurial drive

Strategic thinking

Client management

Effective communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

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Reinvent the future of corporate and industry. We’re looking for exceptional Managers to join our team based in London.

Alongside your CV, please attach a word or PDF document that provides answers to the following questions (the best answers are no more than 200 words per question): Everyone at Growth Futures (formerly Founders Intelligence) is passionate about technology & entrepreneurship, and it forms the centre of much of our work.

Tell us about an emerging technology or an early-stage startup that you’re uniquely passionate about?

What have you created that you're proud of?

Why do you want to work at Growth Futures (formerly Founders Intelligence)?

About us:

Growth Futures (formerly Founders Intelligence) is an entrepreneur-powered business that combines the commercial rigour of a strategy consultancy with the vision, pace and insight of the world’s best venture companies. We advise global leaders on how to stay dynamic and relevant in the face of constant disruption - helping them identify and deploy new revenue lines. We call this Entrepreneurial Growth.

Since being founded ten years ago, we have helped a diverse set of global clients, including Meta, BBC, BP, ITV, Rightmove, Visa, Shazam, Unilever, Diageo, Lloyd’s, GSK and Silver Lake to deliver new growth opportunities, from strategy to execution. We do this by defining growth strategies, launching new digital ventures, designing innovation capabilities, building accelerator programmes or establishing strategic partnerships with differentiated tech businesses.

This opportunity suits entrepreneurial candidates with experience across consulting, start-ups, venture capital, accelerators, corporate innovation or associated functions. Our team is our secret sauce, helping differentiate us in market. If you’re excited by strategy and new ventures, help us scale a different type of consultancy!

As a Manager you will:

Be a senior influence in the team, focused on end-to-end client delivery and growing the overall business.

Work across a wide set of industries, owning the client relationship and managing a team

Set a vision for project success and creating delivery plans for the team to follow

Build close relationships with clients, including managing delivery timelines and serving as a trusted advisor helping them with their biggest challenges

Identify relevant research areas and managing a team to investigate, review and iterate the discovery process

Steer and guide the team’s efforts to create differentiated insights based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of competitor, venture, market, and/or customer data

Storytelling and crafting slides. You will manage a team doing this, but also need to get stuck into the detail and develop the material yourself when needed

Engage in proactive outreach to your and our wider Accenture and venture community, building relationships and bridging business opportunities

Proactive in building and engaging a network of global client prospects, founders/investors, Accenture champions and industry experts

Support our response to new business opportunities by writing proposals, shaping the scope and pitching to new clients

Take ownership of team development, including coaching, training, and contributing to marketing and recruitment activities

What we are looking for:

Embodiment of our values - rigorous in uncertainty, driven by impact, entrepreneurial, authentically curious and in it together!

Experience working in start-ups, consulting, investment banking, technology, venture capital, corporate innovation or associated areas

Experience managing teams, client relationships and coaching individuals

Entrepreneurial drive, a creative mindset and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Passionate about technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and growth strategy

Thinks in first principles and breaking down complex problems into clear, well-structured and actionable steps

An exceptional writer and presenter, communicating information clearly and compellingly, and are comfortable influencing stakeholders at a c-suite and board level

Thrives working in a team, building relationships with people from all backgrounds, experiences and seniority

What’s in it for you:

At Growth Futures in addition to a competitive salary and bonus, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes: a fun and dynamic work environment, exposure to C-Suite clients, 30 days of vacation, pension plan with employer contributions, cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, a generous Shared Parental Leave policy and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Location: London

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and in the office (2 days a week) to enable delivery of the first-class work we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Basic qualifications:

7 or more years’ experience in experience working in start-ups, consulting, investment banking, technology, venture capital, corporate innovation or associated areas

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred qualifications:

An interest in technology and data and knowledge of innovation and how to apply it to creatively shape new corporate and growth solutions

Strategic thinking and critical thinking skills

People management experience, including coaching

Client management experience

Effective communication skills, both written and oral; ability to present with confidence, empathy and deliver difficult messages; fluency in English

Comfortable with working on difficult issues where there can be no definitive “right” answer. Demonstrate the ability to provide the client with what they need, not just what they ask

Right to work in the U.K.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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