Food Strategy Associates
Strategy Manager
Requirements
Candidates need at least five years of consulting experience, or a combination of mostly consulting experience and a senior role in a food business, including at least one year managing consultants on strategy projects. Strong English, fluent German, a strong academic record, consulting skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in the London office four days a week are required; food and beverage sector experience is an advantage.
Job Description
Manager Strategy Consulting – London, Food & Beverage, Fluent German
We’re looking for a manager to lead strategy and commercial due diligence in food and beverage where Food Strategy Associates is the leading consultancy in Europe. You will have the skillset and experience of a consulting manager and your entrepreneurship will support our continued international growth across Northern Europe where we have offices in Utrecht, Copenhagen and Düsseldorf. Ideally you have experience in the wider food and beverage space, either in consulting or in an industry role. With a good work/life balance you will have a tangible impact on the clients we work for.
The role
- Lead strategy projects and due diligence across food and beverage internationally
- Manage project teams day to day, structure the problem, and own the storyline through to final reporting
- Act as the main day-to-day contact for private equity and corporate clients
- Contribute to business development, proposals, sector thought leadership, mentoring junior team members, recruiting, training and improvements to processes
About you
- At least 5 years either just in consulting, or a mix of mostly consulting and a senior role in a food business
- This should include experience at a firm such as: McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Bain, OC&C Strategy Consultants, Roland Berger, Strategy&, Oliver Wyman, LEK, Simon-Kucher and Partners, Monitor Deloitte, EY-Parthenon
- At least a year managing consultants on strategy projects
- Strong English and fluent German speaking
- Sector experience in food & beverage is a strong advantage
- The consulting skillset - highly organised, detail oriented, analytical, intellectual curiosity, takes the initiative and good problem-solving skills – plus entrepreneurial mindset
- Good academic track record
- Strong interpersonal skills, and a team player
- Passionate about food and drink
- Able to work in our London office 4 days a week
What we offer
- Competitive salary with an attractive bonus scheme
- Clear promotion route to Director and Partner
- Small collaborative team with close working relationships with Partners
- Very good working culture
- Good work-life balance
- Competitive pension and health insurance
- 25 days holiday a year
- Pan-European travel
- Visa sponsorship available
About the company
Food Strategy Associates is Europe's leading food and beverage strategy consultancy. Its unique combination of experienced industry executives with top-quality consultancy expertise offers a great opportunity for the successful candidate to learn and advance in what is a highly flexible work environment
Working alongside our team which includes former Managing Directors, Marketing Directors, Operations Directors and Strategy Directors for leading international food companies, you will lead strategy and M&A projects for our clients in the food and beverage industry.
The business has expanded rapidly over the past 3 years and that growth is set to continue. We are growing our business across Northern Europe and want to accelerate this. We are therefore looking for exceptional talent with an analytical mindset that demonstrates intellectual curiosity and initiative and who has a passion for the industry. We have a great office in Central London as well as offices in Düsseldorf, Utrecht and Copenhagen.
Skills
About Food Strategy Associates
Food Strategy Associates is Europe's leading strategy consultancy focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, and those investing in it. We combine the methodology and rigour of top-tier strategy consulting with deep, first-hand industry experience to deliver a unique proposition to our clients. Our senior team brings over 150 years of combined food and beverage experience, having completed more than 250 projects across all European markets and beyond. Support includes three core areas: Transaction Support (commercial and operational due diligence), Strategy Development, and Performance Improvement. Recognised as the #1 provider of due diligence on food and beverage deals in Europe and the UK (Mergermarket), and have been recognised as a Gold award winner for Top Consulting Firm in Food & Beverage three years running (2023, 2024, 2025). Expertise spans the full food and beverage value chain, from ingredients and farming through to packaging and distribution, covering all categories, channels, and temperature regimes. Offices in London, Utrecht, Düsseldorf, and Copenhagen.