Manager, Strategy Consulting

OVERVIEW  

After its acquisition by Grant Thornton, Stax has been rebranded as Grant Thornton Stax, a wholly owned subsidiary of Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. Collectively, the firms now support nearly 70% of the U.S.-based Private Equity International 300—making this an exciting moment to be part of the team. With ongoing geographic expansion and an ever-broadening suite of offerings, the business is creating new opportunities for our global workforce while delivering even greater impact for clients.

To support this growth, we’re expanding our team of strategy consulting professionals with a passion for learning and tackling complex business challenges. Managers play a key role at Grant Thornton Stax, working on high-impact, short-term engagements (4–12 weeks) with our private equity, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment banking clients across industries including software/technology, healthcare, business services, consumer, industrials, and the events ecosystem.

At Grant Thornton Stax, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, gaining hands-on experience and direct client exposure from day one. With a strong focus on career progression, our entrepreneurial approach and diverse client base provide endless opportunities to develop professionally while solving our clients’ toughest challenges.

We value a work environment that empowers employees while supporting work-life balance. Unlike many firms, our minimal travel model allows you to focus on meaningful work, build strong team connections, and grow personally and professionally.

Recognized as a top workplace, Grant Thornton Stax has been named to the 2025 Vault Consulting 50 Best Firms, Management Consulted’s Top Ranked Consulting Firms 2025, and Consulting Magazine’s 2025 Best Firms to Work For.

WHY GRANT THORNTON STAX 

• High-profile engagements with Fortune 500s and half of the largest 20 LBO firms globally. 

• Solve real-world problems quickly, using data and insights to create actionable recommendations within 4−12 weeks. 

• Unparalleled immersive learning opportunities in a fast pace environment. 

• Direct client engagement with unrivaled exposure to different methodologies, perspectives and situations stemming from an array of project types across sectors. 

• Team-based, collaborative philosophy creates opportunities for all to contribute and have direct impacts on the client’s success as well as the firm’s. 

• Unmatched opportunities for personal growth and career development based on the merits of your work. 

• Smarter, more strategic approach to generating higher value outcomes in shorter time periods. 

• Good people who genuinely care about the firm’s success and are consistently exploring ways to improve and build upon its accomplishments.
• Competitive compensation package designed to reward exceptional performance, along with robust career development opportunities through mentorship and coaching. Our comprehensive benefits include private healthcare and travel insurance, 25 days of annual leave—rising to 30 days after five years of service—plus bank holidays and an additional three days during the December holiday shutdown. We also provide life insurance, income protection, generous parental leave, a mobile phone stipend, and wellness reimbursements. Additionally, we support charitable giving with a gift-matching programme and foster a collaborative and enjoyable work environment through regular team social events.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Managers play a critical leadership role at Grant Thornton Stax in developing and motivating team members, expanding our capabilities and leading firm initiatives to support our growth. You will assist in scoping projects and framing issues for clients, write proposals, on-board teams and manage day-to-day workings of engagements. You will facilitate and participate in analyses, quality control, and developing insights with the team, including directors. Managers are accountable for preparing and delivering presentation of findings and conclusions to clients. 

At Grant Thornton Stax, you will be exposed to diverse client engagements, allowing you to gain experience in a broad range of industries. Your work is highly visible to client’s management team through significant client interaction and impact. You will have the opportunity to own projects at the same time working alongside with a senior leadership team that is accessible and consistently offers opportunities for team member to learn and grow. You are encouraged to partner with directors to develop and grow client relationships. 

Compensation consists of salary and incentive program that is competitive with leading strategy consulting firms. Travel is minimal (around 10%). 

 
QUALIFICATIONS 

• Candidates must have proven experience with a strategy consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy group, or private equity/venture capital firm required. 

• MBA degree strongly preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered. 

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically with proven research and analytic abilities, and working knowledge of consulting frameworks. 

• Demonstrated experience in performing various types of analysis including qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, web surveys, market sizing, forecasting growth, and regression. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage consulting projects from nuts to bolts including planning and managing multiple and differing work streams within tight timelines. 

• Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop consultants and associates, or similar positions. 

• Proven written, verbal and presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to frame ideas that capture the appropriate level of detail, while conveying the “big picture” message and structuring of output logically. 

• Proven knowledge of full suite of analytical skills needed to execute project work and demonstrated proficiency in advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS and survey tools. 

• Proven ability to liaise closely with and manage global project teams a plus. 

• Have a high degree of initiative; roll-up your sleeves-type person who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. 

• Detail oriented, self-starter with an intellectual curiosity and teamwork capabilities. 

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. 

Grant Thornton Stax is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010 or other applicable UK laws. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring fairness and equality for all.