Junior Innovation Consultant - Antwerp - Industries

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EY Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area within EY, and this with a huge potential for you. It offers variety, challenge, responsibility and the opportunity to realize your leadership potential. Our competency teams are focused on helping our clients to improve their business performance and operational efficiency, whilst managing risk. We help clients by delivering assessment, transformation and assurance solutions in specialty areas, like finance, supply chain, strategic choices, risk management, cyber security and technology.

Industries: You will not be limited to a specific sector, allowing you to work with clients across various industries, including transport, logistics, manufacturing, oil & gas, pharma, retail, service providers, etc. This is applied to all of our service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, Tax & Legal and Accounting, Compliance & Reporting.

Shape the future with confidence.

The Opportunity: Your Next Adventure Awaits?

EY VODW represents the customer-centric innovation practice in Belgium and is a specialized team, delivering customer-focused solutions. Our focus is on helping large companies understand their customers better and design, build and launch new innovative products, services and corporate ventures. We support our clients from innovation strategy to working MVP and scaling new solutions in the market.

EY VODW has a multi-disciplinary team of + 100 professionals in Belgium and the Netherlands combined, and is part of a network of 1.500 + innovation experts throughout Europe. Our team has innovation strategists, product designers, data scientists, transformation experts, marketing technologists and product developers. We are located in the Antwerp innovation hub, the Wavespace.

In response to further professionalize and grow our Innovation Strategy competence, we are actively looking for a Junior Consultant - Innovation Strategy to start with us as from September ‘25 to push our practice to the next level.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You will participate in projects with a top team of strategists, designers, marketing experts, and data specialists to help senior leaders drive growth through innovation;
• Apply human-centered methodologies to establish the desirability of new business concepts;
• Apply business & financial strategy and tactics to explore and define viable business concepts (new products, services, business models);
• Help the team translate new business concepts into value and impact through a language that business stakeholders (executives) are familiar with;
• Prepare, support, and process strategic workshops with clients;
• Contribute as an ‘intrapreneur to the further growth and development of the EY VODW team.

Your Profile

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications:

• You have a Master’s Degree in Business & Economics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Marketing or equivalent;
• You are used to work in team and demonstrate experience in managing a project;
• You analyze complex problems within client assignments and are able to support our team in delivering insightful and practical solutions;
• You are able to build-up a professional and structured dialogue with business stakeholders;
• You have a good understanding of Strategy and Innovation (defining new products, services, and business models);
• You are able to understand and consolidate market data combined with analytical skills to rationalize strategic directions (through a business case);
• Demonstrate knowledge about industries such as FMCG, Life Sciences, Public sector is a plus (but not mandatory);
• You have excellent communication skills in English, and are fluent in either Dutch or French;
• You demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint;
• You have solid analytical & quantitative skills and you can work autonomously;
• You thrive in a fast-paced, multi-industry, multinational environment;
• You have a natural desire to keep on growing & progressing;
• You believe your workplace is more than a place to work.

What’s In It For You

• EY Family – you become part of the EY Family providing you with all the necessary skills, training and opportunities; enabling you to grow to your fullest potential.
• Attractive remuneration package - We offer an attractive remuneration package; including a company car and charging card, iPhone plus subscription, health insurance, pension plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. Thanks to our flex plan it is possible to choose what you value most.
• Mobility package - As from 1 January 2025, you’ll be able to opt-in for the mobility budget. In return for giving up your (right to a) company car, you’ll receive a monthly budget from EY as compensation. This budget will allow you to use your employer-provided compensation for alternative transportation means or similar benefits, incl. reimbursement of housing costs (on condition you live within 10km of your main place of employment).
• Flexible working arrangements - We are proud of our flexible working arrangements. We will actively support you in building a successful career and delivering excellent client service without sacrificing your personal priorities. We offer flexible working hours and working from home multiple days per week is possible.
• Inspiring work environment - At EY we are dedicated to providing you with an inspiring work environment. A work environment that allows you to further develop your skills and enables you to fulfill your true potential.
• Learning & personal growth - You will benefit from an onboarding program, receive extensive training and will be coached by a counselor. We offer a clear career path tailored to your unique skills with necessary guidance.
• Fun - By joining our EY- teams, you can participate in team activities, and companywide events and enjoy a drink during our monthly after-work drink.
• Sustainability - We have a fleet of hybrid and electric cars. Our flex plan makes it possible for you to choose the most sustainable option for you. You can also opt for a train subscription or lease a bike.
• Diversity & Inclusion - At EY we are passionate about the inclusion and support of individuals of all groups; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
• Location - All of our offices are easily accessible by public transport and/or by car and have parking space. They all have parking spaces and charging stations are provided.
• Best Workplace – You will be part of the 2023 number one rated Best Workplace (Great Place to Work).

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.