Finance Strategy Manager Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

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Ideal candidates have relevant experience including, conducting structured quantitative and qualitative analysis, developing operational and growth strategy, program definition and management, and consultative, collaborative problem-solving. You will work at the intersection of business & technology.

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• Applies deep business strategy development, architecting value and operating model architecture skills to influence client agendas through business insight.
• Partners with our clients to make bold decisions on priority C-Suite issues at the intersection of business, technology, and operations.
• Provides deep understanding of our clients' industry landscape and business options in the context of global, economic, technology and social trends.
• Develops trust-based relationships with senior clients.
• Shapes and leads business strategy and transformation engagements.
• Develops compelling responses to new business opportunities.
• Builds and manages strong client and Accenture teams.
• Assesses and manages risks and issues and making adjustments as needed.
• Ensures business outcomes are achieved.

• Develops expertise in specific practice specialty areas to increase the breadth and depth of our knowledge base and capabilities
• Elevates our brand and presence in the marketplace (e.g. conference participation, thought leadership, offering development, recruiting)
• Provides coaching and mentoring to analysts and consultants

Travel as needed, up to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business consulting to Industrials clients, experience focused on operating model transformation, digital enablement, new product / new business incubation, market expansion, cost optimization or business process transformation across the Products value chain.
• Minimum 2 years of experience driving C-Suite level decisions
• Bachelor’s degree

• An MBA or equivalent degree

• Industrial equipment, manufacturing, or supply chain background
• Value chain analysis across make/move/sell
• Familiarity with asset-heavy business models

• Corporate & BU strategy, portfolio optimization
• Market entry, growth strategy, M&A screening
• Structured problem-solving with exec-ready storytelling

• Industrial IoT, smart manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 exposure
• Translating digital trends into client implications

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills; slide craft/deck creation
• Team mentorship & junior development
• Financial and business case modeling
• Hypothesis-driven problem structuring
• Gen AI awareness and client readiness
• Cross functional stakeholder management

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Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

• California $87,400 to $253,000
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• Illinois $87,400 to $253,000
• Maine $87,400 to $253,000
• Maryland $87,400 to $253,000
• Massachusetts $87,400 to $253,000
• Minnesota $87,400 to $253,000
• New York $87,400 to $253,000
• New Jersey $87,400 to $253,000
• Virginia $87,400 to $253,000
• Washington $87,400 to $253,000

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