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Management consultant


What is a management consultant and what do they do?

Management consultants are primarily concerned with the strategy, structure, management and operations of a company. Their role is to identify options for the organisation and suggest recommendations for change, as well as advising on additional resources to implement solutions. This could be within areas such as business strategy, financial and management controls, human resources or supply chain. 

Capabilities

While the accountancy profession offers diverse career options and paths, the core capabilities required to perform at the highest standards remain the same - irrespective of skill level or job role.

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Continuing professional development at ACCA

A commitment to life-long learning is a vital part of your ACCA membership; it unlocks the full potential of your career choices - and drives forward the profession.

We deliver a wide range of CPD resources tailored to different areas of expertise - and an ever-changing profession. Our, and your, commitment to quality CPD ensures you will have the most up-to-date skills to perform at the highest standard. 

So, get started (or restarted) and take a look at our curated list of the most relevant CPD resources to secure and succeed in this role.

units 4

Online course

The finance business partner

As a finance business partner, you need: to have credibility and influence within the management team, to be articulate and proactive in your approach and, most importantly, to have a thorough understanding of where your business can create value. This course explores the finance business partner role and how you can develop your skills to become a trusted advisor in your or your clients' businesses.

This course will enable you to:
 

  • understand the role of the finance business partner and how it differs from traditional transactional and management accounting
  • become a core part of management decision-making, using financial information to influence and shape outcomes
  • help your business interpret the internal and external environment through good information sources so that both financial and strategic targets can be achieved
  • identify and overcome the challenges involved with the finance function and finance business partnering
  • understand how best to implement a successful finance business partner approach that results in an effective and respected finance business partner role.
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units 4

Online course

Corporate resilience and business recovery

This course guides you through how to build resilience within your organisation. It discusses the structures needed to create an agile and lean organisation, and how this helps business management when facing a crisis. You'll also discover what good management looks like during the recovery period, and how a crisis provides the opportunity to build resilience.

In this course you will:

  • discover what is meant by resilience and the basis your organisation needs to be resilient
  • understand that resilience involves restructuring your organisation to make it more lean and agile
  • familiarise yourself with the different elements of business management that need adapting when facing a crisis
  • identify what good management looks like during the recovery period, including managing business and employee morale.
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How does the ACCA Qualification prepare you for this job role?

From a combination of exams, ethics and experience, the ACCA Qualification will boost your employability and performance at every stage of your career journey.

Here we have listed some elements of the ACCA Qualification that will help you perform at the highest standard in this job role.