Why become a consultant at Althéa?
Althéa is much more than just a management consulting firm. With more than 250 passionate consultants, we offer triple expertise in consulting methodology, IS solutions, and specific business lines. We support our clients at every stage of their transformation, from strategy design to operational implementation.
Whether you are working on HR, finance, procurement, or supply chain projects, our mission is to transform your challenges into opportunities. Together, we create tailor-made transformation trajectories with a pragmatic approach and innovative solutions. At Althéa, you will find a committed and agile partner, ready to turn your ambitions into concrete success.
At Althéa, we firmly believe that the future belongs to those who dare to look beyond current horizons. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities and shape a prosperous future.
David Bellaiche
CEO of Althéa – Vice President of AAA
Our values: commitment, proximity, boldness, and agility
At Althéa, the human and professional values of our consultants shape our success and that of our clients. We recruit individuals who embody our core values.
Commitment
Commitment is at the heart of our philosophy. We value consultants who demonstrate unwavering consistency and a desire to exceed expectations. Excellence is not just a goal; it is a mindset.
Proximity
Proximity is an essential value. We believe that understanding our clients’ needs is the key to building tailor-made solutions. Our consultants are available and adopt a personalized approach.
Boldness
Boldness sets us apart. At Althéa, we encourage our consultants to propose forward-thinking solutions and to think outside the box. We value professionals who challenge the status quo with innovative and creative ideas.
Agility
In a constantly evolving economic environment, agility is crucial. We seek consultants capable of adapting quickly and responding to market changes with flexibility and responsiveness.
Your Career at Althéa
Professional progression is at the heart of our strategy. Thanks to our various Althéa Academies, every employee can develop their skills and build their career path.
- Althéa Academy: for junior consultants.
- Consultants Academy: for experienced and senior consultants.
- Managers Academy: a one-year program for Managers and Senior Managers.
What We Offer
At Althéa, we believe that success is based on the fulfillment of our employees. We offer a dynamic work environment rich in opportunities:
- Shareholding: Opportunity for every Manager to become a shareholder and receive dividends.
- Regional mobility: Althéa is present in several regions of France, offering great geographical flexibility.
- Proximity & Transparency: Monthly “Meet&Tchat” meetings to exchange freely and strengthen internal ties.
- The KLUB: Monthly events to create enthusiasm and strengthen the sense of belonging.
- Afterworks between Business Teams (BT): Informal meetings to strengthen cohesion and share experiences.
A strong brand within the Alan Allman Associates ecosystem
Alan Allman Associates is an ecosystem of consulting firms specializing in strategy and digital transformation, present in Canada, France, Benelux, and Singapore. This allows Althéa to guarantee high-quality HR support, nurture international ambitions, and offer career opportunities within a major international group.
Good to know:
- No. 1 World Happy At Work 2023
- ISO 9001 Certified
- ECOVADIS and partner of the digital charter
Our available job offers
Althéa has several sites in France: Lyon, Nantes, Rennes, Niort, Aix-en-Provence… Consult our job offers below and find the position corresponding to your skills and aspirations. Your dream job may be waiting for you!
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Your questions about the missions of a consultant in a consulting firm
What key skills are required to become a high-level strategy consultant?
To progress in highly qualified corporate strategy consulting missions, we believe several expert skills are indispensable. First, an excellent mastery of strategic analysis methodologies such as BCG matrices, McKinsey, or Porter’s models is required. A high-end strategy consultant must also be able to conduct thorough market studies in a rigorous and structured manner, with perfect mastery of sector analysis, segmentation, and competitive positioning techniques.
Solid knowledge of corporate finance, management control, and financial project evaluation is also paramount. The consultant must be able to model robust business plans, analyze investment profitability, and build credible business plans incorporating financial leverage effects.
Regarding implementation methodology, in-depth expertise in change management methods and transformation management is essential. Proven skills in steering complex transformation programs in multi-project mode are expected. Mastery of risk management approaches, benefits management, and transformation governance methods is also fully part of the requirements.
Finally, skills in communication, leadership, and management of multidisciplinary teams are required to mobilize all stakeholders around the defined strategy and ensure the success of the field deployment.
How can you position yourself after graduation to be recruited in strategy consulting?
Starting a career as a strategy consultant straight out of engineering or business school requires a very solid academic profile and significant experience. An excellent level in corporate strategy, finance, and marketing subjects is essential. Specialization or research experience in these areas is generally highly valued.
A strong attraction for solving complex problems, great intellectual curiosity, and formidable analytical skills are decisive criteria. Recruiters also appreciate profiles that have demonstrated real leadership abilities, multidisciplinary teamwork, and good stress management.
Finally, significant professional experience in consulting, auditing, or project management is often required, whether through internships, work-study programs, or contracts. This validates the operational skills essential in the field.
What are the career development opportunities for a strategy consultant?
After a few years of successful experience on high-stakes strategic missions, consultants can quickly progress to manager and then engagement director positions. This rank will allow them to supervise multidisciplinary project teams, steer the delivery of strategic outputs, and ensure the achievement of objectives set for client companies. Enhanced skills in large program management, expert team management, and business development with client companies will then be required.
Some seasoned consultants then choose to continue their careers by joining the ranks of associates and partners within the consulting firm. They then take on a strategic leadership role in developing new service offerings and new sector expertise to improve internal operations.
Other consultants take a different path by joining client companies as strategy directors or managers. With the cross-functional vision acquired in consulting, they leverage their ability to define and implement the strategic roadmap, solve complex problems, and optimize operations.
