Corporate Strategy Consultant

Accenture in South Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Midrand seeks a Strategy Consultant to lead key projects and drive growth for clients. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of strategy consulting experience, excels in analytical problem-solving, and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with leading companies

Career development and advancement opportunities

Access to resources for personal growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strategy consulting experience required.
• Successful delivery on client engagements.
• Experience with senior management and C-Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic projects from ideation through execution.
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform decision-making.
• Develop business models and financial projections.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Presentation abilities

Ability to manage multiple deliverables

Proficiency in financial modeling

Strategy development experience

Education

Honours degree or higher

Job description

Overview

As a strategy consultant, you will be joining Accenture’s Corporate Strategy & Growth team where you will work side-by-side with management and the C-Suite at some of our biggest clients across multiple industries to find their next growth frontier in the age of AI.

• Identify and shape new growth opportunities to enhance existing and generate new revenue streams – defining where to play and what to offer
• Design and launch new businesses, products, services, and experiences that capture the business opportunities – shaping how to win and accelerating commercial results
• Drive pricing and profit optimisation to create fuel for growth
• Conduct strategic assessments to identify growth, efficiency, and competitive differentiation opportunities
• Refresh corporate strategies and realign the organisation to cascade strategy and measure success – accelerate, amplify and sustain growth
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations to help clients navigate complex industry landscapes and regulatory environments

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic projects from ideation through execution
• Conduct market and primary research and analysis to define insights that inform strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with clients to identify, shape and size growth opportunities and develop holistically designed solutions, connecting the front-end proposition to the back-end enablement
• Develop business models, define the value drivers and create financial projections to support initiatives
• Facilitate workshops and presentations for senior executives and stakeholders
• Structure traditional consulting commercial constructs and shape new innovative commercial deals and partnerships
• Assist in growing the business and team, through sales, team development, and recruiting efforts
• Mentor and guide junior team members to foster their professional growth
• Help build and nurture a culture of value and entrepreneurship within the Corporate Strategy & Growth team and broader Accenture consulting networks

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, storytelling and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in value architecture, financial modeling and data analysis
• Experience with strategy development and execution
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and internal teams

Must Have Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of strategy consulting experience
• Demonstrated success in delivering on client engagements and achieving results
• Experience working with senior management and C-Suite executives
• Designing and launching new businesses, products, services and experiences
• Background in corporate strategy, growth strategy, business development, or a related field
• Honours degree or higher preferred

Good to have

• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience in launching something new
• Business design and architecture skills
• Design thinking experience

What\'s in it for you

• Opportunity to work with leading companies across various industries
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative business practices
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a global firm
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to extensive resources and support for personal and professional growth