Consulting Manager

About Us:

 

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace:

 

At the FT, we give all employees a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

About the role: 

The Consulting Manager will deliver consulting engagements. This will include:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of consulting projects, from scoping and hypothesis development through analysis, synthesis and client-ready recommendations
• Structuring complex, ambiguous problems and applying rigorous analytical approaches to develop clear, actionable insights
• Translating data into compelling narratives, producing high-impact presentations and written deliverables for executive audiences
• Managing day-to-day client relationships, building trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders and facilitating workshops and presentations 
• Owning workstreams and coordinating small project teams, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time and to budget
• Applying strong commercial judgement to identify opportunities for growth, optimisation and long-term value creation 
• Supporting business development through proposal development, pitch materials and contributing to the expansion of existing client relationships
• Coaching and developing junior colleagues, providing clear feedback and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Acting as a senior point of contact for the Manila team, providing oversight, guidance and quality assurance
• Serving as a key liaison between the Manila and London team, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines and ways of working

Qualifications & Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, media/technology strategy, or a related analytical consulting environment
• A strong track record and evidence of structured problem-solving and analytical rigour
• Demonstrable experience managing client relationships and presenting to senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Experience leading workstreams or small teams, with a track record of delivering high-quality outputs in fast-paced environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity into clear, compelling messages
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel and presentation tools (e.g. PowerPoint/Google Slides); familiarity with data tools (e.g. SQL, Tableau, Looker or similar) is advantageous
• Commercial awareness and an interest in media, publishing, digital business models or subscription-driven growth (desirable but not essential)
• A proactive, collaborative mindset and a willingness to work flexibly across time zones as part of a global team

Working Environment

You will be working as part of a global team, collaborating with colleagues from different parts of the world. This role requires flexibility to work UK hours, providing you with the unique opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and contribute to projects that have a global impact. Our team values inclusivity, continuous learning and mutual support, ensuring that you feel part of a cohesive and dynamic working environment.

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits:

 

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leaves, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical & dental), and company match and enhanced family leave packages. Full details of our benefits can be found here. 

 

Further Information:

 

The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.