Senior Consultant, Advisory Services

RGP (Resources Connection); City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RGP is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Advisory Services Practice. You will support client delivery and execution across initiatives that improve decision-making, strengthen financial operations, and drive performance, collaborating with team members and client stakeholders daily.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in strategy or management consulting in a client-facing role, a Bachelor’s in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering or related field, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience working in strategy or management consulting in a client-facing role.
• Experience supporting client engagements spanning strategy, transformation and operational improvement.
• Ability to understand client business models and adapt across industries.
• Experience developing clear, client-ready presentations and deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences.
• Familiarity with project delivery, including building project plans, tracking progress, identifying risks, and supporting issue resolution.
• Skills in performing market and data analysis as well as building reports and dashboards to visualize and communicate insights.
• Knowledge of finance transformation, FP&A, controllership and/or finance operations
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships and work across functions.
• High energy, strong integrity, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with project management toolkit, including MS Project and Smartsheet
• Project or Change Management certification is a plus
• Willingness to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of transformation and advisory engagements that integrate strategy, finance, operations, people, processes, technology, and data to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Execute defined workstreams with little oversight, including market and data analysis, process documentation and assessment, and solution development
• Solicit and document business requirements, helping translate needs into practical solutions.
• Independently develop clear, client-ready deliverables, including presentations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress across workstreams.
• Support implementation activities, including process improvements, system enhancements, and operating model changes.
• Identify issues, risks, and dependencies, and escalates appropriately to project leads.
• Apply structured problem-solving and analytical skills to support decision-making and project outcomes.
• Contribute to tools, templates, and deliverables that improve consistency and quality of work.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams, contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Coach more junior resources delivering on client engagements, when applicable
• Participate in internal initiatives and support the continued growth of the CFO Advisory segment and the overall Consulting business unit.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Client-facing

Analytical skills

Presentations

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Candidates for this role can sit in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, or San Francisco, CA

Build your consulting career where you won’t get lost in the crowd. At RGP, you will work in a boutique-style environment backed by a global platform with access to a diverse client base trusted by approximately 90% of the Fortune 100 and 70% of the Fortune 500, along with leading private and mid-market organizations. You will gain meaningful exposure to clients, senior leaders, and high-impact work across industries like financial services, healthcare, private equity and the public sector, building expertise in areas such as transformation, risk, data and AI, and digital solutions. With less hierarchy and more trust, you will take on real responsibility from day one, developing both technical depth and client-facing confidence in a collaborative, sleeves-up culture. The result is a faster, more intentional career with broader experience, deeper ownership, and the flexibility to shape your path as your interests evolve.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Advisory Services Practice. This individual will support client delivery and execution across initiatives that help organizations improve decision-making, strengthen financial operations, and drive performance. In this role, you will contribute to key workstreams, perform analysis, and collaborate with team members and client stakeholders on a day-to-day basis.. The ideal candidate brings a consulting background, strong analytical skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality, practical solutions that support measurable business outcomes.

Target Salary Rate: $110,000 - $140,000

What You Will Work On

• Support delivery of transformation and advisory engagements that integrate strategy, finance, operations, people, processes, technology, and data to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Execute defined workstreams with little oversight, including market and data analysis, process documentation and assessment, and solution development
• Solicit and document business requirements, helping translate needs into practical solutions.
• Independently develop clear, client-ready deliverables, including presentations, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and progress across workstreams.
• Support implementation activities, including process improvements, system enhancements, and operating model changes.
• Identify issues, risks, and dependencies, and escalates appropriately to project leads.
• Apply structured problem-solving and analytical skills to support decision-making and project outcomes.
• Contribute to tools, templates, and deliverables that improve consistency and quality of work.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams, contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Coach more junior resources delivering on client engagements, when applicable
• Participate in internal initiatives and support the continued growth of the CFO Advisory segment and the overall Consulting business unit.

What You Will Bring

• 3-5 years of experience working in strategy or management consulting in a client-facing role
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering or related field
• Experience supporting client engagements spanning strategy, transformation and operation al improvement .
• Ability to understand client business models and adapt across industries.
• Experience developing clear, client-ready presentations and deliverables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences.
• Familiarity with project delivery, including building project plans, tracking progress, identifying risks, and supporting issue resolution.
• Skills in performing market and data analysis as well as building reports and dashboards to visualize and communicate insights .
• Knowledge of finance transformation, FP&A, controllership and/or finance operations
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships and work across functions.
• High energy, strong integrity, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• F amiliarity with project management toolkit, including MS Project and Smartsheet
• Project or Change Management certification is a plus
• Willingness to travel as needed

What You Can Expect

• An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies and qualities that set our team apart.
• Compensation commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and other factors, including geographic location, market and operational factors.
• Total Rewards based on eligibility include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Professional Development Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required).

What We Do

At RGP, we're creating a future where businesses produce their best work without constraints. We've built a global network of over 2,600 experts across four regions, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions across on-demand talent, next-generation consulting, and outsourced services to support organizations at every stage of their growth journey. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and emerging disruptors alike, we challenge conventional ways of working, drive growth, and pave the way for long-term success through bold innovation and fearless collaboration.

Our values guide everything we do and strengthen our commitment to people. By combining smart processes, human-centered design, and advanced technology, we celebrate our team's excellence and ensure we grow together. We believe in the power of continuous learning and development to drive both individual and organizational success. It’s time to rethink how work gets done. Dare to Work Differently with RGP.

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply.

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