Finance Consultant

• Develop complex multi-year and multi-variable financial, economic and scenario models
• Conduct financial reviews, assessments and analysis
• Complete cost-benefit analysis, benchmarking, activity-based costing and options analysis
• Develop financial forecasts, funding models and cost-management strategies
• Assess project, program or organizational benefits and benefit realization
• Review financial information and identify key risks, opportunities and implications
• Translate detailed analysis into clear recommendations for executives and decision-makers
• Create concise, executive-level reports, presentations and decision materials
• Support workshops, client meetings and stakeholder discussions
• Manage own workstreams and contribute to larger consulting engagements
• Support business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals and helping develop new client relationships

Requirements

• Experience with financial modelling, economic modelling, forecasting or scenario analysis
• Experience with financial reviews, assessments or business-case development
• Experience with cost-benefit analysis, benchmarking or activity-based costing
• Experience developing funding models or cost-management strategies
• Experience preparing analysis and recommendations for executives or senior decision-makers
• Experience in consulting, advisory, corporate finance, strategy, public-sector finance or a similarly analytical environment
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel
• Strong capability with Word and PowerPoint
• Experience contributing to client relationships, proposals or business development
• Public-sector organization, public-sector financial reporting or government funding experience is a strong asset
• CPA or another recognized accounting designation, MBA, degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
• Ability to work independently in an environment where the answer is not always obvious
• Shortlisted candidates must complete a brief practical exercise

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, economic analysis, and scenario forecasting, with a strong ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for executives. Proficient in developing funding models and cost-management strategies while fostering client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Modeling
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Consulting Experience
• CPA or MBA

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Economic Modeling
• Forecasting
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Benchmarking
• Activity-Based Costing
• Funding Models
• Cost-Management Strategies
• Financial Reviews
• Business-Case Development

Soft Skills

• Independent Work
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Client Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• MBA
• Degree in Economics
• Degree in FinanceDegree in Accounting
• Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

• Public-Sector Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Advisory
• Strategy
• Financial Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint