Senior Consultant / Manager – Supply Chain Finance

Talan – Positive Innovation

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

• Data & Technologies: We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
• Cloud & Application Services: We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
• Management & Innovation Consulting: We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant / Manager with a strong background in consulting and banking to join the Global Confirming team.

The role focuses on leading strategic and transformation initiatives within Supply Chain Finance, particularly Confirming solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with business, technology, and operations teams in an international environment, driving impactful change and delivering high-value solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and transformation projects within Supply Chain Finance.
• Design and implement process improvement initiatives in collaboration with Business and Technology & Operations (T&O).
• Develop financial models, business cases, and budget tracking frameworks.
• Perform advanced data analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations for senior management and steering committees.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Business, IT, Operations, etc.).
• Monitor KPIs, identify efficiency levers, and propose optimization initiatives.
• Support the definition of product strategy and roadmap for SCF solutions.
• Ensure alignment between business strategy, technology capabilities, and operating model.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or postgraduate degree is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in consulting (strategy, technology, or business).
• Experience in the banking sector (ideally within global institutions).
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Finance.
• Experience working with Technology & Operations teams.
• Proven experience in project/program management and team coordination.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, analysis).
• Expert-level PowerPoint skills (executive presentations).
• Strong experience in budgeting and financial planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and executives.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Fluent in English (C1 level or equivalent).

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
• Excellent synthesis and executive communication skills
• High level of autonomy and proactivity
• Results-oriented with strong execution capability
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, demanding environments

Nice to Have

• Experience in banking environments
• Prior exposure to global transformation programs