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Full-Time

Senior Business Consultant

Modeling & Valuation

Updated on 10/2/2024

WillowTree

WillowTree

501-1,000 employees

Mobile strategy, design, and development services

Consulting
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$135k - $165kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Boston, MA, USA + 4 more

More locations: Durham, NC, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Charlottesville, VA, USA | United States

Hybrid role with option to work from Boston, Charlottesville, Columbus, Durham, or remotely with travel to clients and offices.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3+ years of consulting experience in financial modeling and business analysis for F500 clients
  • Experience advising F500 C-level and VP-level executives on major initiatives
  • Strong understanding of financial concepts and business principles
  • Extensive experience with Excel and financial modeling software
  • Adept storyteller with the ability to deliver compelling presentations to various (seniorities and/or disciplines) client audiences
  • Can operate successfully in both independent work and as a part of a team
  • Travel will be required for the success of this role (10%-15%)
Responsibilities
  • Create and review financial models as part of digital projects, specifically focusing on business issues such as financing, acquisition, and valuation.
  • Create both high-level and detailed business cases identifying the impact of digital investments
  • Conduct analysis on client KPIs and projections based on WillowTree project impact (e.g., ROI, revenue growth, customer acquisition, market expansion, etc.)
  • Value projects based on net present value, internal rate of return, and profitability index
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the risk associated with engagements
  • Perform market and competitive landscape research for purposes of market sizing and trend identification
  • Apply conceptual thinking and analytical skills to contextualize products within client industries, enterprise strategy, and customer needs
  • Closely collaborate with colleagues across WillowTree including Product Strategy, Business Development, Solutions Architecture, Analytics, and others
  • Communicate effectively to all levels of stakeholders (within WillowTree and external client stakeholders)
  • Keep current on best practices in industry analysis and market data/issues and share knowledge with the team and clients to improve decision-making
  • Participate and lead meetings with clients
  • Prepare proposals/presentations materials for client outbriefs as needed
  • Contribute to practice growth and development
  • Develop thought leadership on behalf of WillowTree

WillowTree helps clients leverage mobile technologies by guiding them from strategy development to product launch. Their process begins with creating a mobile strategy that considers real-world costs and timelines. They then design, develop, test, and launch mobile products, ensuring a comprehensive approach to app, web, and OTT development, as well as digital product strategy and design. What sets WillowTree apart from competitors is their ability to address high-level strategic concerns while also managing the practical aspects of product development. Their goal is to empower clients, including Fortune 500 companies like PepsiCo and National Geographic, to successfully navigate the mobile landscape and grow their digital presence.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Charlottesville, Virginia

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition by Forrester as a notable provider in innovation consulting services highlights WillowTree's industry leadership.
  • The integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT into the Vocable AAC app showcases WillowTree's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies for impactful solutions.
  • Acquisitions like PoaTek and Maark expand WillowTree's capabilities and market reach, offering employees diverse opportunities for growth and learning.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of digital consultancy requires constant innovation to stay ahead, posing a risk of falling behind if WillowTree fails to keep up.
  • Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions could lead to operational inefficiencies and cultural clashes.

What makes WillowTree unique

  • WillowTree's end-to-end service model, from strategy to growth, ensures a seamless client experience, unlike competitors who may only focus on specific phases.
  • Their focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies like conversational AI into mobile apps sets them apart in the digital consultancy space.
  • Serving high-profile Fortune 500 clients demonstrates their capability to handle large-scale, complex projects with high stakes.