Job Description

Putting people first, every dayBDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.Your OpportunityOur Toronto office is looking for a Consultant/Senior Consultant to join its Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics practice in our Financial Advisory Services team.Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics helps companies drive profitable growth and improve financial and operational performance. We assist our clients in navigating urgent and critical situations where significant value is at stake, including defining moments such as M&A transactions, business transformation, growth, or recovery.Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics takes a practical and hands-on approach to rapidly identify high-impact initiatives that drive improved EBITDA and cash flow via a data-driven approach. The types of projects the team works on include:

• Performance improvement and turnaround
• Revenue growth and margin improvement
• Cost reduction and working capital optimization
• Strategy and business planning
• Process improvement and operating model design
• M&A:

• Market, commercial, and operational due diligence
• Pre-divestiture performance improvement
• Integration or carve-out/separation planning and execution
• Synergies analysis
• Applied business analytics

In your role as a Consultant/Senior Consultant, you will:

• Conduct detailed research and analysis of client, industry, and market performance to support the development of practical strategies and action plans
• Assist in financial analysis and modeling to support project objectives
• Participate in client meetings and interviews, taking detailed notes and gathering relevant information
• Contribute to content development for client projects including data gathering, analysis, and drafting sections of reports and presentations
• Collaborate effectively with team members and support project delivery
• Develop expertise in several of the Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics project areas listed above
• Support the practice's sales, business development, and marketing activities (including assisting with proposals and presentations)
• Identify potential opportunities to assist existing clients and report to senior team members
• Actively participate in supporting the development of the Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics practice

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
• You contribute to understanding the client's industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as proactive, positive, professional, and dependable
• You assist in identifying and delivering effective, high-quality service to your clients
• You contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive and enable an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Your experience and education

• Completed undergraduate university degree with outstanding academic credentials
• Professional designations (e.g., CPA, P.Eng, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) and/or Master's level university education would be considered an asset
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in strategy, financial planning & analysis, and/or management consulting; prior experience in the above-mentioned project areas would be an asset
• Interest in sustainability and ESG is also considered an asset
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint design, layout, and storyboarding
• Skilled in financial analysis or modeling, data analytics and visualization, market research and analysis, and project problem diagnosis
• Familiarity with modern data analytics and AI tools and software, such as Tableau, Power BI, ChatGPT, Notion or similar platforms
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and propose ideas
• Motivated, detail-oriented, autonomous, rigorous, and able to work under pressure
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel when necessary

Why BDO?Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among . This recognition is a milestone were thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, .Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. Its about creating work experiences that meet everyones needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.Code of Conduct: Our sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click Apply now to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our .#LI-DE1

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