Job Details
ABOUT 480TH CONSULTING
480th Consulting is a unique consulting firm, founded by alumni of McKinsey & Company. Our work combines that generalist business acumen of a strategy consulting firm, with a technology delivery and software partnership approach. We:
- are small enough to be personal, yet also serve CXO s many of the world s largest corporations,
- have an early mover advantage with new technology, due to our partnership with a Swedish startup, Aimplan, and
- are focused on developing our consultant team to have a unique combination of skills: world class generalist consulting skills, financial planning & analysis skills, and technical skills in Microsoft Fabric and Aimplan.
Our team works in a remote operating model but is well connected with technology. We have a rich learning environment that teaches both problem-solving and business skills and also technical skills around Aimplan, Power BI and Fabric. We have an atmosphere where professionalism, individual initiative, creativity and analytical rigor are all highly prized and well rewarded.
THE ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT ROLE
At 480th Consulting, the Associate Consultant ( AC ) role is a demanding yet very rewarding early career position for degree holders in STEM or business fields who have 1-3 years of work experience. Qualified candidates are energetic and independent individuals with exceptional and demonstrable quantitative abilities, who can perform rigorous yet creative analyses, learn new industries quickly and work well as an integrated member of a project team.
PREREQUISITES
ACs are expected to be well skilled in the use of analytical techniques and to possess basic spreadsheet and database manipulation skills. In particular, skills with Microsoft Power BI are crucial. They should have excellent team skills and be able to express themselves well both verbally and in writing. The position requires detail oriented, flexible and very organized individuals.
Successful ACs typically have advanced degrees in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or one of the physical sciences. 480th Consulting is looking for high achievers as demonstrated by superior academic performance at a leading university. Mastery of a foreign language is not a requirement but is advantageous.
Candidates must not require sponsorship, now or in the future, for a work visa to be employed with 480th Consulting in the United States.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ACs are integral members of project teams which range in size depending on the nature of the business issues being addressed. You'll work in teams of typically 3 - 5 consultants to identify, and oftentimes implement, potential solutions for a specific client problem or challenge. Together, you will help clients make lasting improvements to their performance and realize their most important goals.
When not on an active project, AC s support the business by building and maintaining gold models , training content and maintaining an active presence in professional channels (e.g. LinkedIn).
+ Business Diagnostics and Strategy
- Structure ambiguous problems into clear solutions using your consulting toolkit . Synthesize complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Work effectively with diverse teams to develop and implement the best solutions.
- Communicate effectively with all audiences, including senior leaders, and develop your leadership style by leveraging your own passions, strengths, and personal values.
+ Power BI Development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Data Architects, Data Engineers, and stakeholders, to translate project requirements into actionable data insights using Power BI.
- Design, develop, and maintain interactive and visually appealing dashboards and reports in Power BI, ensuring they cater to diverse business needs.
- Utilize Power BI tools such as DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), Power Query, and Power Pivot for advanced analytics, data preparation, and modeling. Implement features like cross-filtering, drill-through, slicers, and Row-Level Security to enhance user interactivity and data privacy.
+ Aimplan Development
- Design, develop and maintain Aimplan applications leveraging the latest and greatest features of the Aimplan platform. Be one the best Aimplan developers in North America.
- Drive high customer satisfaction with Aimplan application by applying user-centered design.
- Enhance and maintain 480th Consulting s gold models .
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree with 1+ years of work experience after completing your undergraduate degree, or master s degree. Typically, STEM, physical sciences, business, analytics, and finance degrees are best prepared for this role.
- Proficiency with Power BI development, with exposure to the broader Microsoft Fabric suite.
- Experience in financial reporting and variance analysis. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) experience is desired, but not required.
- Excitement to become one of the best Aimplan developers in North America.
- Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Table, Formulas, Standard Reports, etc.).
- Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.
- Capability to drive an independent workstream in the context of a broader team project.
- Comfort with ambiguous, ever-changing situations.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
480th Consulting places great importance on the development of our consultants, focusing on building upon each individual s strengths to ensure everyone reaches his/her full potential. We pride ourselves on the learning programs available to our consultants, many of which are targeted to the needs of specific consultant tenure groups.
We also provide distance learning courses intended to provide just-in-time support tailored to your needs. We encourage you to take ownership of your development journey, taking advantage of the many development opportunities available to you at 480th Consulting.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation at 480th Consulting is based on personal performance and is competitive within the Strategy and Analytics Consulting industry. 480th Consulting also provides perks and benefits to its staff including medical, dental, and vision, generous holiday and vacation plan, parental leave, flexible working arrangements, fringe benefits (wellness stipend, professional development stipend, cell phone and internet stipend), and regular team building activities.
We would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team!