EIGHT ADVISORY SAS

Strategy - Senior

Cologne, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Eight Advisory was founded in 2009 in France by 8 former partners of Arthur Andersen / Big4 companies as a firm specialized in Transaction Services, Restructuring, and Transformation. Today, Eight Advisory has grown to 850+ employees (including 102 partners) in France, the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, USA (New York), Spain, Germany and Switzerland. Together with the Eight International Network, counting over 650 employees in more than 20 countries, we respond to a growing demand for financial advice from private equity firms, medium- and large-sized corporates, and investment banks.

We are currently looking for an ambitious and diligent individual to join our Strategy team in Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich as a Senior. 

As a Senior, you will:

Collaborate with experts in transformation, restructuring, valuations, tax, and transaction services, focusing on strategic and operational aspects of transformation projects.

Rapidly identify and analyze key risks and opportunities in strategy , and design operational solutions

Integrate strategic and operational findings into financial analysis and business plans, working closely with transaction services, valuations, and restructuring teams

Develop implementation plans and initiate actions

Prepare presentations and reports for key stakeholders (e.g., board members, investors, M&A advisors, C-suite management)

Maintain direct client contact, participate in due diligence and strategy projects, and present results to clients

Guide and mentor junior team members

Facilitate workshops and meetings with clients to gather requirements and provide updates

Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client pitches

Receive personalized coaching from a dedicated counselor for your personal and professional development

To ensure that we find the best candidate for this position, we expect we expect the following from our future Senior: 

Master's degree with excellent grades from a renowned university/business school, preferably in economics, engineering, science, business administration, or business economics 

2-4 years of experience in transaction, strategy, operations consulting, or a related field (e.g., M&A, Strategy, Business Development) at a top-tier consultancy firm 

Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills 

Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to senior stakeholders 

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 

High level of attention to detail and accuracy 

Entrepreneurial mindset with a practical and creative approach to problem-solving 

Eagerness to work on cross-border assignments 

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities 

Motivated, proactive, reliable, and resilient under stress 

Proven team leadership skills 

Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint 

Fluency in German and English 

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Strategy - Senior role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at EIGHT ADVISORY SAS?
  3. Which of Administration, Business Development and Excel have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Strategy - Senior role because I can bring practical experience in Administration, Business Development and Excel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes EIGHT ADVISORY SAS needs from this hire.

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