Consultant (Workiva)

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Consultant Job Description Grade: Consultant Team: APAC / Workiva Reports to: Senior Consultant / APAC Workiva Practice Lead Contract: Full Time Location: Sydney, Australia Job Overview This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional to join our expanding Workiva team. As a Consultant, you will work alongside senior colleagues to deliver technology-driven business solutions for our clients, developing your consulting, technology, and stakeholder management skills from day one. Internally, you will support the enhancement of our consulting methodology and contribute to our growing capability in Risk and ESG reporting. You will work as part of a high-performing consulting team, gaining exposure to a diverse client base ranging from household-name banks to smaller pre-IPO organisations. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is keen to build a blend of technology, accounting, and people skills, with the support and mentorship of a close-knit APAC team. Your day-to-day responsibilities Support the delivery and implementation of ICT solutions on consulting projects, contributing to clients' business objectives under the guidance of senior team members. Contributing to solution design, configuration, and deployment of Workiva platforms, including reporting and compliance. Actively participate in the hands-on design and delivery of project tasks, supporting the successful execution of project plans, workflows, and deliverables. Contribute to identifying business process gaps and opportunities, helping to enhance our consulting processes, maximise business value for clients and build intellectual property within Workiva. Collaborating with client stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document business and functional requirements, translating them into scalable Workiva solution designs. Build positive working relationships with client contacts on assigned workstreams, escalating more complex issues to senior colleagues as needed. Support senior colleagues, the APAC Director, and Practice Leads in strengthening relationships with technology partners, including exploration of new partnerships and geographies. Assist with the creation of documentation such as status reports, workflows, business process models, and optimal technology solutions. Contribute to consulting project cycles by supporting scoping, research, and proposal development for prospective clients. Building expertise in Workiva integrations, project delivery lifecycle, and best practices in regulatory and financial reporting environments. The kind of person we're looking for At least a bachelor's degree. At least 1 year of experience in a similar role Strong interest in learning how to implement technology solutions. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Good written, oral, and presentation communication skills, with a willingness to develop these further. Developing confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, with support and coaching from senior colleagues. Professional and diligent approach to all client engagements. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Risk-aware, with a proactive approach to flagging issues to senior colleagues. Results-oriented, motivated, and self-driven. A team player with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude. Excited to work with a dynamic team and diverse clients across industry verticals. Committed to continuous growth and receptive to feedback. Able to represent our company in the best possible way. Organised and skilled at multitasking. Creative thinker with the ability to adapt and innovate. Core competencies for this role This role sits at Tier 2 of VantagePoint's competency framework. A Consultant is expected to be building towards, and demonstrating, at least half of the Tier 2 competencies across the following areas, with full guidance available in the Competency Framework document: Relationship building – developing strong, professional relationships with client contacts and colleagues across teams. Professional judgement – recognising when to seek advice on more complex technical issues and identifying risk on assignments. Commercial acumen – monitoring own time against budgets and building understanding of macroeconomic and regulatory context. Business development – building knowledge of clients' business and identifying opportunities to flag to senior colleagues. Task/project management – balancing multiple tasks, creating workstream plans, and prioritising own workload. Team skills – participating constructively in team meetings and activities, contributing to team goals. People development – continually building own skills and sharing knowledge with peers. Focus on results – taking ownership of assigned tasks through to satisfactory completion. Communication – communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing. A little bit about us Headquartered in London, VantagePoint is a global finance transformation and technology consultancy that has rapidly grown from a company of five to a company of more than 120 in just seven years. We're an ambitious organisation with an emphasis on cultivating a positive, inclusive, and open environment. Our innovative team of experts work with clients all over the world and we aim to ensure that every individual is given the opportunity to thrive and progress within their career. We're passionate about improving the finance function and the value it creates for the organisations we partner with. Our APAC team, headquartered in Singapore, extends its reach across Australia and New Zealand, delivering expertise across diverse consulting and technical domains. Since its inception in mid-2022, the team has grown to over 10 professionals and continues to expand. Following a successful 2024 marked by the addition of 10+ new Australian clients—we are poised to further grow our presence in the region. Notably, our commitment to innovation and excellence was recognised with the prestigious Workiva Innovation Partner of the Year Award in 2024. Our values We listen, we hear, we plan, we act We take pride in even the small things We give everyone a platform for growth We take ownership for our wins and losses We empower people to strive for more, challenge and take risks We are passionate about building strong partnerships We think holistically to deliver tangible value We have fun at work because it makes us better at what we do.