Hybrid Senior Consultant – Assistant Manager

at BDO Ireland

• Job title: Senior Consultant – Assistant Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP, Tableau
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• Mid-level consultant involved in strategy development and organizational design at Dublin consultancy. Working on diverse projects in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and execution of business strategies and strategic plans, and working with organisations to design and deliver transformation programmes and initiatives.
• Applying established tools and methods to deliver organisational design and strategic workforce planning programmes.
• Analysing large and complex datasets, identifying opportunities for improvement, drawing insights, and translating them into actionable outcomes.
• Supporting organisations in analysing, assessing, and mapping business processes and operating models to identify opportunities for improvement, strengthen ways of working, and drive operational efficiency.
• Mapping business requirements, assessing organisational challenges, and documenting clear, actionable solutions to support delivery.
• Setting up, initiating, and delivering projects using Eaton Square and/or client methodologies and tools, while designing and embedding change initiatives that ensure sustainable adoption within organisations.
• Shaping professional business proposals, and developing responses to public tenders and consultations from start to finish.
• Leading the delivery of defined workstreams or small transformation projects, ensuring outputs are robust, insightful, and aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborating with Managers and senior leaders to prepare client presentations, proposals, and thought leadership content.
• Coaching and developing junior consultants, developing a collaborative, high-performance culture within project teams.
• Demonstrating a natural drive and interest in keeping informed about the latest trends and developments relevant to our clients’ industries

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ consulting experience within professional services in Ireland or the UK, across a variety of projects; or 5+ years’ relevant industry experience delivering strategic projects in Ireland or the UK.
• A relevant third-level degree in fields such as Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Technology, Data/Analytics, or related disciplines that provide strong analytical, problem-solving foundations)
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Project Management (PRINCE2, PMP, PMQ), or Change Management are a strong plus.
• **Personal Characteristics:
• Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative style and the ability to work seamlessly as part of a team within a professional services environment.
• A self-starter, motivated, proactive, and delivery focused.
• High attention to detail, ensuring work meets the exacting standards of our clients.
• Strong relationship-building skills within a professional services environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work in ambiguous situations.
• A strong team player, able to work collaboratively with and through others.
• Willingness to travel as required for client engagements, primarily in the Greater Dublin area, with occasional planned national and international travel as needed.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced Excel for data analysis (including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and scenario modelling).
• Advanced PowerPoint for creating clear, engaging, and executive-ready presentations.
• Good business analysis skills and commercial acumen, with the ability to map requirements and document solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of process improvement and Lean methodologies to identify inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.
• **Candidates with the following experience will be at a distinct advantage:
• Developing economic or financial models to support strategy, business cases, and investment decisions.
• Using data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau to turn data into meaningful insights for clients.
• Understanding systems implementation programmes and collaborating effectively with technology teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 23 days annual leave (plus Good Friday and company days)
• Life Assurance
• Tax free voucher at Christmas
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