Grant Thornton Advisory Ethiopia
Grant Thornton Ethiopia is part of the global Grant Thornton network, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. We are committed to helping dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing tailored, forward-thinking solutions.
Role Purpose
The Manager – Strategy & Advisory will lead and support the delivery of high-quality consulting engagements across private sector, public sector, and development partner clients.
A core focus of the role is private sector strategy development, alongside broader advisory work in financial services, public sector transformation, and donor-funded programs.
This role requires prior experience in a professional consultancy environment, strong analytical capability, and hands-on proficiency in strategy and analytics tools used in consulting engagements.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Advisory Delivery
Lead and contribute to consulting assignments across:
Private sector strategy development (core requirement) including growth strategy, market entry, transformation, and operating model design
Financial services (banks, insurance, microfinance institutions, capital markets)
Public sector institutions and state-owned enterprises
Development partner-funded programs and reforms
Conduct market assessments, industry benchmarking, and competitive analysis
Develop strategic recommendations, business models, and implementation roadmaps
Consulting Project Delivery (Core Requirement)
Deliver structured consulting work in a professional services environment
Apply standard consulting methodologies (diagnostic, design, implementation support)
Manage workplans, deliverables, timelines, and quality assurance
Ensure outputs meet consulting-grade standards (clarity, structure, insight, and defensibility)
Tools & Analytical Capability (Core Requirement)
Demonstrated ability to use consulting and analytical tools, including:
Excel (advanced financial modeling and analysis)
PowerPoint (executive-level storytelling and structured presentations)
Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau or equivalent)
Market research and benchmarking tools
Ability to translate data into clear insights and client-ready outputs
Project Management & Team Leadership
Manage delivery of end-to-end consulting engagements
Supervise and mentor junior consultants and analysts
Coordinate cross-functional teams and multiple workstreams
Ensure high-quality, timely delivery of all project outputs
Client Engagement
Interface with senior client stakeholders during engagements
Facilitate workshops, strategy sessions, and presentations
Translate client needs into structured analytical workstreams
Business Development Support
Support proposal development, RFP responses, and pitch preparation
Contribute to identifying new consulting opportunities within existing clients
Support strengthening of client relationships and pipeline development
About You
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field (Master’s preferred)
5–8 years of relevant experience in consulting, advisory, strategy, banking, or development finance
Mandatory: Experience working in a consulting or professional services environment
Demonstrated experience in private sector strategy development (required)
Experience in one or more of the following:
Financial services advisory or transformation
Public sector reform or policy advisory
Development partner-funded projects
Strong analytical, structuring, and problem-solving capabilities
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong capability in private sector strategy development and corporate advisory
Excellent consulting-grade analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
Strong communication and executive presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong client-facing confidence and stakeholder management
Team leadership and mentoring capability
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Quality and timeliness of consulting deliverables
Client satisfaction and engagement feedback
Contribution to private sector strategy and advisory assignments
Effective use of consulting tools and analytical outputs
Support to proposal development and business growth
Performance and development of junior team members
Preferred Experience
Experience in Big 4 or international consulting firms strongly preferred
Exposure to financial sector strategy or transformation projects
Experience working with development partner-funded advisory programs
Familiarity with Ethiopia’s private sector and regulatory environment
Why Join Grant Thornton Ethiopia?
Opportunity to work on high-impact private sector and national advisory projects
Exposure to financial institutions, government, and international development partners
Strong career progression within a global consulting network
Hands-on experience with complex strategy and transformation engagements
Collaborative and high-performance consulting environment
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