Consultant, Business Transformation (Cape Town) | Corporate Finance & RestructuringFTI Consulting is the world's leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world's leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you'll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you'll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You'll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.
Are you ready to make your impact?
About The Role In Business Transformation at FTI Consulting, we focus on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of performance, financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders. Our services include strategic and business planning, profitability improvement, merger, integration and carve-out and pre-deal commercial and operational due diligence, including interim management. Our demanding customer base relies on small, experienced senior teams.
Business Transformation sits with the FTI Corporate Finance practice and works alongside colleagues in the Restructuring, Transactions Services, Tax and Digital Science teams, providing a holistic offer for our clients and a rewarding experience for our staff.
FTI Corporate Finance has experienced impressive year on year growth over recent years, and further expansion of the Business Transformation team is a core part of the company strategy.
What You'll Do The successful candidate will participate in project teams, working with clients on the execution of various engagements. As such, key activities include:
Financial and operational modellingOperational analysis (e.g. OEE assessment, FTE benchmark)Company financial analysisMarket analysisStrategy formulationIdentification of upside / downside potentialDevelopment of implementable improvement plansCarve-out and integration planningPrivate equity due diligence reportsProgramme management and implementation supportContribute to presentation and report writingParticipation in client/internal meetingsHow You'll Grow We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You'll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need to Succeed Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance/AccountingSome consulting or industry experience preferredProject experience in high-paced environments focused on rapid results (e.g. rapid performance improvement, turnaround, due diligence)Ability to demonstrate results delivery across functions in at least some of the following focus areas:Performance improvement, ideally turnaround, including diagnosisOperationsBusiness plan review/developmentImplementationMarket assessmentTransactionsExcellent consulting skills, specifically:
Proven ability to take a hypothesis focused approach to solve problems from first principlesStrong Excel based analytic and modelling skillsStrong verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with team members and clients at all levels using a range of styles to suit the audienceRelationship building skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport, develop strong working relationships and work in diverse teamsExcellent organizational and planning skills and confident working with a number of demanding stakeholders, with the ability to handle multiple tasksEqually strong EQ and IQBasic knowledge of P&L, cash flow and balance sheet
Flexible approach to work, with the desire and capability to work across sectors and project types
Highly numerate with the ability to absorb and assimilate a high quantum of information
Desire and ability to learn and be enthusiastic around further training
Computer literate with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Fluent English speaker and writer
Benefits Our goal is to support the well-being of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits, including professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
About FTI FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award-winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America's Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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