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About the Division

It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people.

Rewarding career opportunities are available in:

• Human resources
• Information technology
• Marketing and Communications
• Financial support services, and much more.

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong business acumen, and the instinct to think and act globally are essential for advancement within Internal Client Services.

What impact will you make?

Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.

Main Purpose of Job

• The Strategy Senior Consultant works within the Africa Strategy Unit to advance the development of the Africa Member Firm network and implementation of its strategies to achieve the growth ambitions of the Africa Member Firm.
• The scope of the role is Africa wide and requires the incumbent to play a key role in the shaping and framing the key strategies of the firm, working with the businesses to translate these strategies and drive execution.
• The Strategy Senior Consultant reports to the Africa Strategy Lead and Chief of Staff to the Head of Businesses, with frequent interaction with the Africa Transformation Lead and Managing Director Businesses Africa as well as service lines and internal client service functions and other senior leaders across the Africa firm.

Differentiators for this specific role

• Support processes to work with the business to translate the firm’s priorities into tactical plans 
• Support Define and implement a sprint methodology to manage the cadence of execution

o    Define communication process to leadership and team members
o    Timely and detailed reporting on status of sprint implementation and any corrective action required to leadership 

• Run multiple projects concurrently/ programme management 
• Leverage analytical frameworks to identify, prioritise, structure, and solve complex business problems
• Leverage proven methods and tools to analyse and develop recommendations
• Develop effective working relationships across the Africa Firm - including internal clients (service lines, Exco) and colleagues to exercise influence
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (storyboarding, presentations, report writing, etc.) to build alignment and understanding .

Key Performance Areas: 
Strategic Impact 

• Support the process to translate the firm’s strategic choices and priorities agreed by the Africa executive
• Support execution discipline to ensure the agreed upon tactical plans are fulfilled
• Identify emerging priorities of the firm by identifying and analysing key trends to understand significance and business implications to stress test strategic priorities and choices to aid in decision making processes
• Support strategic projects within specific areas of the business and across businesses / service lines as agreed with leadership
• Support the process to utilise external sources (market research) to assess the professional services marketplace to help senior Leaders understand Deloitte’s competitive position (successes, challenges, opportunities, and risks) as input to shaping the choices and strategy of the firm 

o    Including liaising with external service providers to scope competitor analysis studies for core Africa markets 
o    Collaborating with the knowledge management function on research needs - including competitor analysis, market sensing (including key trends, acquisitions, macro and micro economic indicators)

• Formulate business issues into robust and quantified decision frameworks to identify strategic option with preferred solutions to drive business performance 
• Support identification underperforming/ sub-optimal parts of the firm’s portfolio to create visibility of areas requiring intervention - for instance optimisation and or investment 

o    Analyse portfolios to identify trends, systemic issues and early warning signals of areas in the business which are at risk of becoming commoditised 
Support senior leaders on long range planning projects and ad-hoc requests
Develop and share content for presentations and reports, as well as supporting analytics, for the Managing Director Businesses and Africa Transformation Leader as well as senior leaders and oversight committees, as required

Innovation and Change 

• Maintain personal motivation and drive to take ideas from conception to implementation
• Generate innovative solutions to enhance Africa firms’ impact and strategic outcomes
• Based on expertise and experience, advises and supports Service Line leadership in identification and implementation of innovative solutions to issues arising within area of expertise
   

Minimum Qualifications

• University Graduate- Undergraduate degree with rigorous analytical and quantitative focus.

Desired Qualifications
Qualifications in any of the following would be a distinct advantage:

• Business Sciences
• Business Administration (MBA or equivalent)
• Finance 
• Engineering

Whilst not a strict requirement, a post graduate qualification in a management or numerate discipline would be an added advantage.  
 

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a consulting environment
• Understanding of Strategy process and best practice – including strategy development, execution and communication
• Professional with client facing experience 
• Understand market structures, competition dynamics and client behaviours

Desired Experience

• At least 5 years in a client facing management consulting role
• Delivering complex, large/medium scale projects - leading multiple streams and aligning stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• Strong analytical skills 
• Financial Modelling 
• Working knowledge of the market, players and trends in Professional services 
• Concurrently deliver on portions of multiple projects in a fast-paced, intense, results-oriented environment
   

Cross-Consulting Capabilities 
Delivery Excellence- Ability to plan and execute a project to deliver a superior client experience

Knows the Business and Sector- Ability to comprehend how the client’s business works and keep up to date on industry/sector trends and leading practices

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving- Ability to identify and solve problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment

Intraprenuership- Ability to identify and transform opportunities into solutions that drive business value for our clients 

Financial Acumen- Ability to incorporate financial information when evaluating business opportunities and making recommendations

Executive Presence- Ability to develop relationships, establish credibility with and instill confidence in clients

Global Mindset- Ability to leverage cross-geography insights and practitioners to enhance client service delivery

Business-Technology Acumen- Ability to articulate how technology enables and differentiates the business and communicate this effectively to clients

Service Line Capabilities 
Strategy Formulation and Evaluation- Ability to develop world class strategies that create sustainable value.

Enables Commitment to Execution- Ability to enable Clients to make the choices and commitments to execute their Business Strategy.

Sector-based Domain expertise- Ability to develop deep situational expertise with the combination of sector and offering domain to make tailored recommendations that enable the client’s strategic agenda.

Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose- Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.

Influence- Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.

Performance Drive- Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.

Strategic Direction- Understands key objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns people to objectives and sets priorities and direction.

Talent Development- Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

Competitive Edge- Applies understanding of disruptive trends and competitor activity to recommend changes in line with leading practices.

Inspirational Leadership- Leads by example and makes a strong positive impact through energizing others, valuing differences and contributions, and inspiring self-belief.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.