Accenture UK & Ireland
Strategy Consultant Software & Platforms
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Strategy Consultant (Software & Platform Industries)
Location: London Career Level: Consultant
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, offering a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, technology, and operations, supported by digital capabilities. With deep industry expertise, diverse talent, and innovative-minded professionals, we deliver tailored solutions to help clients overcome complex business challenges.
Our core values guide us: Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Recognised globally for our commitment to inclusion and diversity, we pride ourselves on the impact our work has on clients and communities.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and the communities we serve. It is personal to all of us.” — Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture
About the Team
Accenture’s Software and Platforms Strategy team operates within Communications, Media, Software, and Technology Industries. This dynamic practice serves clients across SaaS, cloud providers, marketplaces, and digital platforms, helping them navigate industry shifts with strategies that drive growth, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
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As part of this vibrant team, you will:
- Work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operations.
- Be immersed in cutting-edge discussions around AI and emerging technologies—understanding how to prepare clients for success in a rapidly evolving industry.
- Develop deep industry knowledge by collaborating with the world’s leading software and platform companies.
What You’ll Do
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to craft solutions that are structured, insightful, and client-focused.
- Deliver presentations — both internally and to clients — representing the practice and establishing credibility through your work.
- Identify new growth opportunities within the practice in close collaboration with leadership.
- Take ownership of large-scale strategy projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement, on-track project alignment, and high-quality outcomes tailored to client needs.
- Drive thought leadership, refining expertise across your domain and delivering the most compelling insights to clients.
What We Need From You
- 5+ years of work experience within either:
- Strategy consulting (e.g. strategy firm or in-house strategy units) or
- Software/Platforms industries (e.g. SaaS, cloud providers, marketplaces, social media platforms).
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to simplify complex data and articulate insights clearly.
- The ability to think critically—rapidly dissect client challenges, propose solutions, and form actionable hypotheses.
- A gift for communication, adept at structuring and delivering oral and written presentations to diverse audiences.
- Thrives in cross-functional environments, working effectively as part of a high-performance team.
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Bonus:
- Specialised software/industry knowledge in areas such as:
- Digital marketing
- Enterprise sales
- Pricing strategies
- Data strategy
Why Join Us?
As a Strategy Consultant in the Software and Platforms team, you’ll thrive in a high-impact, fast-growing industry while contributing to one of the most dynamic segments of the global economy.
What you’ll gain from this role: ✔ A competitive base salary paired with a comprehensive benefits package: 30 days’ annual leave, obligatory private medical insurance, and an extra 3 days per year for charitable work of your choice. ✔ Unmatched career progression, with prospects to expand your skillset continuously. ✔ Flexibility and mobility to engage on-site with clients and partners.
And the best part: you’ll work alongside some of the most innovative, mission-driven professionals in the industry, amplifying your potential at every step.
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