ISCO Occupation Group 2421.2 Business Consultant

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Business Consultant: Business consultants analyse the position, structure and processes of businesses and companies and offer services or advice to improve them. They research and identify business processes such as financial inefficiencies or employee management and devise strategical plans to overcome these difficulties. They work in external consulting firms where they provide an objective view on a business and or company's structure and methodological processes.

Essential Skills

  • Analyse Business Requirements
  • Analyse The Context Of An Organisation
  • Advise On Efficiency Improvements
  • Identify Undetected Organisational Needs
  • Conduct Quantitative Research
  • Conduct Qualitative Research
  • Business Processes
  • Analyse Financial Performance Of A Company
  • Advise On Financial Matters
  • Align Efforts Towards Business Development
  • Analyse External Factors Of Companies
  • Interpret Financial Statements
  • Strategic Planning
  • Consultation Methods
  • Analyse Internal Factors Of Companies
  • Analyse Business Objectives
  • Liaise With Managers
  • Advise On Personnel Management
  • Analyse Business Processes
  • Perform Business Analysis
  • Analyse Business Plans
  • Make Strategic Business Decisions
  • Build Business Relationships
  • Business Analysis


Optional Skills

  • Define Organisational Standards
  • Interview People
  • Organisational Policies
  • Advise On Communication Strategies
  • Business Intelligence
  • Advise On Risk Management
  • Financial Statements
  • Human Resource Management
  • Advise Client On Technical Possibilities
  • Report Analysis Results
  • Quality Standards
  • Market Entry Strategies
  • Business Process Modelling
  • Seek Innovation In Current Practices
  • Corporate Law
  • Advise On Environmental Risk Management Systems
  • Business Strategy Concepts
  • Business Law


Alternative Names

  • Business Process Consultant


Higher Level