Consultant - Strategy & Commercial Operations

Consultant - Strategy & Commercial Operations

Date: 10 Feb 2026

Company:
Lloyds Register

• The Consultant supports the delivery of advisory engagements across strategy, M&A, financial advisory, operational excellence, and digital transformation
  , with a primary focus on M&A and financial analysis
  .
• The role contributes to complex client engagements through due diligence, financial modelling, business case development, and investment analysis
  , while also supporting operational and digital initiatives as part of integrated advisory solutions. The Consultant applies structured thinking, strong analytical capability, and commercial judgement to help clients make informed strategic and investment decisions.
• The role is suited to candidates with an engineering background and MBA
  , strong exposure to finance and M&A, and preferably experience in maritime
  , enabling effective engagement with both commercial and operational stakeholders.

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is value driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

• Support end-to-end delivery of advisory engagements, contributing to high-quality outputs aligned with agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Work effectively with client stakeholders, internal teams, and subject-matter experts to deliver integrated, value-focused solutions.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of client objectives, constraints, and operating context.

• Commercial and operational due diligence
• Market and target assessment
• Synergy identification and integration considerations

Support preparation and review of business cases, investment appraisals, and strategic options assessments.

Analyse financial statements, cost structures, and profitability drivers to support strategic and investment decisions.

• Process mapping and diagnostics
• Performance benchmarking
• Identification of cost, efficiency, and productivity improvement opportunities

Contribute to development of practical, implementable recommendations aligned with client operating realities.

• Digital maturity or readiness assessments
• Benefits identification and value tracking
• Business input to digital roadmap or system selection activities

Prepare clear, concise, and structured client deliverables, including reports, presentations, and financial analyses.

Support proposal development, market research, and preparation of client pitch material.

Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, development of methodologies, and continuous improvement of advisory delivery.

Actively pursue professional development to strengthen consulting, financial, and industry expertise.

• Engineering or bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and MBA / master’s in management.
• Typically, 5–8 years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate finance, M&A advisory, or transaction support roles.
• Demonstrated experience in M&A, transaction advisory, or financial analysis.
• Prior experience in maritime, shipping, offshore, energy, or asset-intensive industries is preferred.
• Strong grounding in corporate finance, valuation, and financial modelling.
• Exposure to operational excellence, performance improvement, or transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to digital transformation or digital advisory is desirable.
• Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability.
• Ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a consulting environment.
• Professional, collaborative, and client-focused approach.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Willingness to travel and work from client or LR offices as required.