Business Consultant

Michael Stevens Consulting - We are a long established and well respected multi-disciplinary management and financial consulting firm with offices in several locations across Nigeria. 

In furtherance of the objective of strengthening our management structure to take advantage of emerging opportunities, it has become imperative identify self managed, and very experienced individuals to meet the responsibilities inherent in the position below:

Job Title: Business Consultant

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute assigned business projects on behalf of clients (business process improvement, business plan writing, marketing planning, recruiting, payroll, promotional campaigns, etc.) according to clients’ requirements.
• Analyze and interpret data to unearth weaknesses and problems, and comprehend the root causes
• Formulate recommendations and solutions with attention to clients’ wishes, capabilities and limitations
• Present findings and suggestions to clients with ample justification and practical advice
• Develop detailed business plans to drive small or radical changes
• Assist the client in implementing the plans and resolve any occasional discrepancies
• Provide guidance for any occurring problems and issues

Requirements
Education/Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum Second class upper (2.1) in relevant fields
• Master’s in Business Administration will be an advantage

Experience:

• 4 - 5 years proven experience as a business consultant or equivalent

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of diverse business matters such as finance/accounting, marketing/sales, human resources, business operations and technology
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to develop business plan and feasibility studies
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mind with excellent data collection and analysis skills
• Aptitude in creative problem-solving