Strategy Consultant - Energy/Oil & Gas Downstream

Accenture Poland; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model (mostly remote)

Extensive training package

Employee Assistance Program

Private medical care

Life insurance

Access to WorkSmile platform

Employee share purchase plan

Referral program

Job summary

Accenture Poland is seeking a seasoned Strategy Consultant to join the Energy/O&G team and help shape the future of leading organizations. You will lead engagements from framing to implementation, advising senior executives and delivering data‑driven insights.

The role blends qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive growth, operating model design, cost transformation, and M&A support across Europe. You will collaborate with global teams, work on diverse strategy topics, and apply

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, engineering, or related fields; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to turn data into clear recommendations.
• Curiosity and drive to work across strategy topics such as growth, operating models, cost transformation, transactions, or sustainability.
• Excellent communication and storytelling; confident in engaging senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects or workstreams; deliver high‑quality outcomes on tight timelines.
• Familiarity with strategy frameworks, consulting methodologies, and digital/AI‑enabled approaches to solving business challenges.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills; thrive in multicultural, cross‑border teams.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written). Additional European languages valued.
• Willingness to travel and work on client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements from problem framing and analysis to solution design and implementation.
• Advise senior executives and stakeholders, delivering insights that shape critical business decisions.
• Shape growth and market strategies, including new business entry, product launches, and competitive positioning.
• Drive cost transformation and profitability initiatives; identify opportunities to reinvest savings.
• Support transaction and M&A projects, from commercial due diligence to post‑merger integration planning.
• Help organizations rethink operations—design and optimize operating models and structures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication & storytelling

Project management

Strategy consulting

Digital/AI-enabled approaches

Cross-border collaboration

English fluency

Travel flexibility

Energy/O&G knowledge - Downstream

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in economics/engineering or related fields

Job description

THE WORK:

• Join our Strategy practice as part of Industry Strategy – Energy / Oil & Gas team and play a key role in shaping the future of leading organizations.
• Work side by side with global, cross-functional teams to design and deliver strategies that transform businesses and drive real impact for our clients from Energy / Oil & Gas
• Lead strategic engagements from problem framing and analysis to solution design and implementation.
• Advise senior executives and stakeholders, delivering insights that shape critical business decisions.
• Bring fresh thinking and creativity to projects, helping clients shape bold visions and execute change with confidence.
• Combine qualitative insights and quantitative analysis to uncover opportunities and turn data into actionable strategies.
• Shape growth and market strategies, including new business entry, product launches, and competitive positioning.
• Drive cost transformation and profitability initiatives, identifying opportunities to reinvest savings into innovation and growth.
• Support transaction and M&A projects, from commercial due diligence to post-merger integration planning.
• Help organizations rethink how they operate - design and optimize operating models and organizational structures, enabling clients to become more agile, efficient, and resilient.
• Apply data-driven insights, digital tools, and AI solutions to accelerate decision‑making and innovation.
• Create high‑impact deliverables such as C-suite presentations, strategic roadmaps, and action‑oriented playbooks.

PRIORITY SKILL:

Strategy Consulting – previous experience in Industry Strategy – Resources and preferably at least one or more of the following areas: Corporate Strategy & Growth, Cost & Profitability Reinvention, Operating Model & Organization Design, Transaction Advisory (M&A) or Sustainability.

Additionally:

Good understanding of the Oil & Gas Downstream value chain (refining, supply & trading, fuel retail) and its commercial, operational, and margin drivers, including interdependencies across the value chain.

Experience in Fuel Retail strategy, including network optimization, non-fuel/convenience growth, and pricing, as well as exposure to loyalty programs, CRM systems, and B2B/fleet customer propositions; hands‑on experience is a strong advantage.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Master’s degree in economics, engineering, or related fields; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience within Energy / Oil & Gas – with preference for Downstream segments, such as refining, fuel retail, or commercial operations, or professional experience in strategy consulting. In selected cases, the target role or level may be adjusted based on relevant experience and skills exceeding this requirement.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn complex data and insights into clear recommendations.
• Curiosity and drive to work across different strategy topics - whether growth, operating models, cost transformation, transactions, industry‑specific challenges, or sustainability.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders and diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects or workstreams, delivering high‑quality outcomes under tight timelines.
• Familiarity with strategy frameworks, consulting methodologies, and digital/AI‑enabled approaches to solving business challenges.
• A collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills, able to thrive in multicultural and cross‑border teams.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required. Additional European languages are highly valued.
• Flexibility to travel and work on client sites when needed, embracing the variety and dynamism of strategy consulting.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Familiarity with digital tools, AI/ML solutions, or advanced analytics applied in business strategy.
• International experience or exposure to global, cross‑border projects.
• Strong storytelling skills and the ability to turn data into compelling client narratives.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employment contract.
• A flexible working model - mostly remote, but with opportunities to collaborate directly with clients across Europe.
• Individual support of a People Lead and a specific path of professional development, as well as the possibility of a session with a Coach.
• A wide training package (soft, technical, and language training offer, access to the e‑learning platforms, Gallup test, GenAI training, possibility of co‑financing courses, and certification).
• Employee Assistance Program - legal, financial, and psychological consultations.
• Accenture employees eligible for the Employee share purchase plan automatically become eligible for quarterly dividends if they own company shares.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Private medical care, life insurance.
• Access to the WorkSmile platform (possibility of using a wide range of products and services, including the Multisport card).

What we believe:

Accenture does not discriminate employment candidates on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, political beliefs, trade union membership, ethnicity, denomination, sexual orientation or any other basis impermissible under Polish law.

All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long‑lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Please be advised that only selected candidates will be contacted.