Consultant – Planning Stream – Uk / Emea / Remote

Boltconsulting; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for a Consultant in Cape Town to manage full project lifecycles, requiring strong financial modelling skills and excellent communication abilities. Candidates should be able to gather user requirements, collaborate with clients, and maintain relationships post-delivery. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for training and professional growth, all while embracing a supportive working culture that promotes remote flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 10% bonus

Training access and time off

23 days annual leave

Remote working options

Qualifications

• Experience with financial modelling using Excel or EPM/ERP software.
• Experience in planning streams like Anaplan or others preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing full project lifecycle for clients.
• Conducting user requirements gathering sessions.
• Developing and testing solutions in collaboration with clients.
• Managing client expectations throughout projects.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients post-delivery.

Skills

Financial modelling

Business partnering

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Patience and diplomacy

Tools

Excel

Anaplan

Tableau

Job description

Consultant – Planning Stream – UK / EMEA / Remote

Whether you already are an experienced consultant in one of our technology streams or a seasoned professional from industry then we want to hear from you!

We're hiring for our Consulting teams to come in and have the opportunity to add tangible value to the work we do and the success of our clients.

We need people who put customers first, every single day whether it's day one of the project or after implementation.

We are a young and growing company with huge plans for growth which means you'll be given plenty of growth opportunities within Bolt Consulting, as well as training provision if you want to take courses outside your immediate role.

Role Location

UK / EMEA / Remote

Key responsibilities

• You will be responsible for taking a client through a full project lifecycle by understanding their needs, and developing a solution in conjunction with their subject matter experts.
• A key part of the role will be conducting user requirements gathering through use of whiteboarding sessions either in person or via remote video conferencing solutions.
• From there, you will be developing and testing the solution in conjunction with the client project team using technology in your stream or using specific solutions designated by management to assist your delivery.
• You’ll be supported by our management team to deliver high-quality solutions for our customers within expected timeframes and budgets.
• You will be responsible for managing client expectations through projects, making sure we keep an eye on progress, managing risk and keeping key members of the team updated with timelines and outcomes.
• As a naturally curious and learning-focused individual you'll keep yourself abreast of the latest developments in your technology stream.
• On days where client engagements are at a minimum you’ll be involved in other areas of the business such as sales, marketing activity, and internal knowledge base development.
• You’ll be responsible for creating a client experience that fosters a long term relationship with our business which will include check in post go-live and time dedicated to problem solving.
• As a consulting position, under normal business conditions, some travel may be expected and required, but we do everything possible to limit and encourage remote working wherever possible.

Candidate skillsets & record

• A background in financial modelling using Excel or other EPM / ERP software.
• Experience working with one of the following planning streams – Anaplan / Tagetik / Planful / Adaptive Insights (desirable but not essential).
• Exposure or experience with one of the following data / reporting streams – Tableau / Qlik / Informatica / Alteryx.
• A history of strong business partnering and liaising with senior level stakeholders.
• Ability to present to small and large group sizes and take lead of the room.
• Able to stay calm under pressure.
• Able to demonstrate patience and diplomacy when faced with difficult people.
• Excellent presentational, relationship building, and communication skills – both internally and externally.
• Excellent communicator with a flair for consulting.
• A strong sense of professional maturity, responsibility, and motivation.

What you’ll get from us

• Competitive Salary based on experience.
• Up to 10% bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Access to training in your technology stream, along with dedicated time off to facilitate your learning.
• A working culture that enables you to do your best work with as much support as you need.
• 23 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
• An ethos to try and balance work and life through utilisation of remote working where possible.