The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Growth Strategy Analyst (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Data querying (SQL), basic financial modelling, presentation building, understanding our internal data structures.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers accurate data and analysis on time.
- Can independently build basic models and presentations.
- Proactively identifies minor data issues or process improvements.
- Receives positive feedback on collaboration and willingness to learn.
- 2
Junior Management Consultant
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Structured problem-solving, hypothesis-driven analysis, client communication, rapid synthesis of information.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience working on multiple strategic projects across different industries.
- Strong ability to quickly grasp new business contexts and frameworks.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality analytical outputs under pressure.
- 3
Business Intelligence Analyst
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Advanced SQL, data warehousing concepts, dashboard design (Tableau/Power BI), data governance.
You're ready to move on when
- Expertise in extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) complex datasets.
- Strong understanding of how data flows through a business and its limitations.
- Experience building and maintaining business-critical dashboards.
- 4
Financial Analyst (FP&A)
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, understanding P&L drivers.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to build robust, assumption-driven financial models.
- Experience in linking operational metrics to financial outcomes.
- Strong understanding of business performance drivers and reporting.