Senior Consultant, Working Capital Advisory

C2FO•Kansas City, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Working Capital Advisory is a highly experienced and strategic individual with proven expertise in working capital optimization, supply chain finance, and financial strategy. This individual plays a pivotal role in shaping client engagements, influencing business objectives, and driving industry-leading solutions. The Senior Consultant serves as a trusted advisor to executives, a thought leader within the organization, and a mentor to junior team members, ensuring long-term success for both clients and C2FO. Provide advisory support to enterprise clients on working capital optimization, payment terms, and financial strategies. Lead significant components of client engagements, influencing client decision-making through data-backed insights and recommendations. Provide expert-level advisory to global enterprise clients on working capital optimization, terms standardization, and financial strategies. Lead high-impact strategic initiatives that influence both client decision-making and internal business objectives. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, leveraging C2FO’s proprietary data and external benchmarks to craft innovative working capital solutions. Exercise strategic judgment in selecting methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve optimal results for clients. Network and collaborate with industry leaders, financial experts, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation in working capital solutions. Act as a key influencer within C2FO, contributing to the development of company objectives and principles Own complex, high-value client engagements from inception to execution, ensuring seamless implementation and measurable success. Provide thought leadership through industry engagement, white papers, speaking opportunities, and executive-level presentations. Coach, mentor, and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of learning and excellence. Identify and address emerging trends in working capital management, ensuring C2FO remains a leader in the space.

Requirements

Exceptional expertise in working capital solutions, supply chain finance, or financial strategy.
Strong ability to analyze complex financial data and develop innovative, results-driven solutions.
Executive presence with outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Proven strategic vision and thought leadership, contributing to both client success and internal business growth.
Experience working across multiple areas of product development, business cycles, or project management.
Ability to act independently, determining methods and procedures for new or specialized assignments.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a high-performing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Finance, Business, Economics, or similar) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
Experience in working capital advisory, financial consulting, treasury management, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data visualization, and advanced analytical tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau, etc.).
Prior experience in consulting, banking, audit, procure-to-pay (P2P), or working capital optimization roles.
Demonstrates advanced AI proficiency by integrating AI across workflows, not just individual tasks, driving operational improvements, and influencing best practices across the team.

Responsibilities

Provide advisory support to enterprise clients on working capital optimization, payment terms, and financial strategies.
Lead significant components of client engagements, influencing client decision-making through data-backed insights and recommendations.
Provide expert-level advisory to global enterprise clients on working capital optimization, terms standardization, and financial strategies.
Lead high-impact strategic initiatives that influence both client decision-making and internal business objectives.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis, leveraging C2FO’s proprietary data and external benchmarks to craft innovative working capital solutions.
Exercise strategic judgment in selecting methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria to achieve optimal results for clients.
Network and collaborate with industry leaders, financial experts, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation in working capital solutions.
Act as a key influencer within C2FO, contributing to the development of company objectives and principles
Own complex, high-value client engagements from inception to execution, ensuring seamless implementation and measurable success.
Provide thought leadership through industry engagement, white papers, speaking opportunities, and executive-level presentations.
Coach, mentor, and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
Identify and address emerging trends in working capital management, ensuring C2FO remains a leader in the space.