Value Creation Director (Consumer & Retail)

Warner Scott Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking a Value Creation Director with significant strategy consulting experience. This role involves leading strategy projects in the Consumer & Retail sector, developing business opportunities, and guiding high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and an outstanding academic record. Join a high-performing team at a pivotal time of growth and contribute to impactful advisory work.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategy consulting or corporate development, ideally within a Big 4 or global strategy consultancy.
• Proven ability to originate and convert new business, leveraging a relevant client network.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategy projects across the Consumer & Retail sector.
• Guide teams to deliver high-standard, client-ready outputs.
• Shape recommendations that drive tangible business outcomes.

Skills

Strategy consulting experience

Business development

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Education

MBA or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Value Creation Director (Consumer & Retail)

We are supporting a global advisory firm in the confidential search for a Director to join its Value Creation team, with a dedicated focus on the Consumer & Retail sector.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team at a pivotal time of growth. The successful individual will play a leading role in delivering end-to-end strategic and transaction-related advisory work to major corporates, private equity clients, and high-growth businesses. The team works on a wide range of engagements, including Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, Value Creation, Growth Strategy, and Enterprise-wide Transformation.

The firm has a strong reputation for combining rigorous analysis with practical commercial insight and is consistently trusted by clients to deliver high-impact, board-level strategic advice.

Key Responsibilities

Take a leadership role in delivering complex strategy projects across the Consumer & Retail sector, particularly in the context of transactions and value creation.

Lead on business development efforts by originating new client opportunities and maintaining senior relationships across corporates and private equity.

Guide teams in delivering structured and insightful analysis, ensuring client-ready outputs of the highest standard.

Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping recommendations that drive tangible business outcomes.

Contribute to the development of market propositions, thought leadership, and the broader go-to-market strategy for the Consumer & Retail sector.

Develop, coach, and inspire high-performing teams, supporting both project delivery and internal capability building.

Candidate Profile

Significant experience in strategy consulting or corporate development, ideally within a Big 4, global strategy consultancy, or leading boutique advisory.

A track record of delivering deal-related strategy work such as Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, or Value Creation-with a clear focus on the Consumer & Retail industry.

A deep understanding of the sector's key value drivers, business models, and market dynamics.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead structured, data-driven analysis.

A proven ability to originate and convert new business, leveraging a relevant client network.

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility with both internal teams and external clients.

An outstanding academic background and relevant professional qualifications (e.g. MBA, ACA, CFA).