Overview
Role: Management Consultant – Industry Consulting, Energy
Location: London
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
Career Level: Consultant
As a team: In the UK, Accenture partners with leading energy firms. As companies balance the traditional role of providing the world with secure, affordable energy with the transition to low-carbon solutions, they are rethinking their business and operational models. This includes optimising the management of upstream and downstream assets, integrating AI into operations, and driving sustainability in a cost-effective manner that positions them for future success. Accenture’s unique position, at the intersection of business and technology, means that more and more of our clients are turning to us for help with their most important business and technology investments.
Responsibilities
* Deliver successful consulting engagements to address our clients’ biggest challenges, driving lasting and distinctive outcomes and value in Energy for our clients.
* Address areas such as value case and value management, operating model design and transformation, cost & productivity improvement, net zero transition, analytics and big data, digital core transformation, risk & regulatory compliance.
* Solve sophisticated, ambiguous business, change and technology problems with structure, analysis, planning and decisive action with minimal supervision.
* Apply a thorough and structured approach to solving business problems and build trusted senior client relationships in the C-suite, while remaining attuned to client needs and styles.
* Enable and support business development and sales, partnering with leaders, clients, and consultants to bring the best of Accenture to clients.
* Support leadership to run Accenture’s business (cost management, contract management) with focus and integrity.
* Develop offerings within the Energy Practice and contribute to the growth agenda for clients.
* Lead the creation of thought leadership assets on market-relevant strategy topics to drive improved market presence externally.
* Develop and manage high-performing multidisciplinary Consulting teams; mentor others and contribute to performance management and recruitment.
* Prioritise diversity & inclusion across teams and champion value creation through change.
What we’re looking for
* Excellent understanding and passion for Energy industry trends and business models.
* Good understanding of Energy value chain (e.g., Upstream, Downstream, Integrated Gas).
* Knowledge and a personal viewpoint on key trends, including emerging trends and services.
* Proven experience in the energy industry, either in direct industry roles or in a consulting capacity.
* Strong background in implementing asset integrity management programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
* Excellent consulting and problem-solving skills; familiarity with consulting frameworks; experience in research, quantitative analysis, structured problem solving and executive communication.
* Proven track record of building and sustaining relationships with decision makers across leading organisations in the sector.
* Appreciation of how technology can contribute to solving clients’ problems; ability to operate at the business-technology bridge.
* Familiarity with core technology platforms used in the industry.
* Intellectual curiosity and ability to think innovatively about sophisticated issues and develop creative solutions.
* Ability to multi-task and work on different projects concurrently in challenging and ambiguous circumstances.
* Ability to handle ambiguity and identify opportunities through innovative thinking.
* Proven presentation skills, personal impact, and ability to lead senior meetings and workshops; strong written and verbal communication.
Set yourself apart
* Proven success in co-creating in a team-oriented environment.
* Proven track record to work creatively and analytically in problem-solving.
* Desire to work in a dynamic, evolving industry.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Analytical and dynamic problem solver with strong project management skills.
What’s in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will have an extensive benefits package including 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with clients and partners.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across these services. We apply industry expertise, diverse skills and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We value inclusion and diversity and support the whole person. Our core values are Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Strategy/Planning and Consulting
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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