Strategy and Transformation Analyst

Overview

Consilio is seeking early-career leaders for our new Strategy and Transformation Analyst role. Analysts in the department will work across our global business lines and service portfolio, supporting strategic decision-making for both our current and emerging businesses through rigorous market analysis, financial modelling, and executive-level storytelling. This role partners closely with Sales, Finance, and cross-functional business leaders to identify growth opportunities, assess risks, and translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations. The Strategy Analyst plays a critical role in both shaping strategy and supporting its execution across the organization.

This role is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Market Analysis

• Conduct market assessments, industry research, and competitive benchmarking to identify growth opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
• Support case studies, market entry analyses, adjacency assessments, and opportunity-sizing initiatives across business verticals.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights into clear implications and strategic recommendations.

Financial Modeling & Business Insights

• Build and maintain financial and operational models to track business performance, unit economics, investment returns, and key strategic metrics.
• Analyze financial, market, and operational data to support business cases, investment decisions, and strategic prioritization.
• Partner with Finance and Strategy leadership to align assumptions, metrics, and performance indicators.

Executive-Level Storytelling & Communication

• Develop clear, concise, and compelling presentations for executive leadership, including strategy reviews, business updates, and investment discussions.
• Translate complex analyses into actionable insights tailored for senior audiences.
• Support preparation for board-level, ELT, and senior stakeholder meetings.

Cross-Functional Execution Support

• Collaborate with Product, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and Sales to support strategic initiatives from analysis through execution.
• Track progress, milestones, and performance against strategic initiatives led by the Strategy Director.
• Help operationalize strategic recommendations into practical execution plans.

Process Improvement & Operational Effectiveness

• Identify process inefficiencies and operational bottlenecks through data analysis and stakeholder interviews.
• Support the design of process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and speed to market.
• Develop metrics and reporting to monitor the impact of process improvements over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum: 1-2 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, corporate strategy, business analytics, investment analysis, or a related analytical role.
• Demonstrated experience conducting market research, competitive analysis, and case-based problem solving.
• Strong experience building Excel-based financial models and tracking business or operational performance metrics.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create executive-ready materials.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with comfort working in ambiguous environments.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Financial modeling, scenario analysis, and KPI development
• Market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and trend analysis
• Data synthesis and executive-level storytelling
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Domo (preferred, not required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, or internal strategy teams
• Exposure to B2B, technology, or professional services environments
• Experience supporting emerging businesses, new product launches, or growth initiatives
• Familiarity with Agile, OKRs, or structured problem-solving methodologies

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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