Careers

Food Strategy Associates is the advisory firm of choice for the European food and beverage industry.
We hire individuals who are genuinely fascinated by how the food industry works and are motivated by the opportunity to shape its future through high-level advisory.
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One Team, Candid, Pride & Enterprising

As an Analyst, Consultant, or Manager, you will be driven by the industry's complex challenges and will be eager to accelerate your career alongside leaders who embody our core values of One Team, Candid, Pride, and Enterprising. At Food Strategy Associates, your expertise will directly influence the sector's most significant decisions.

What We Look For

What we offer

Growth &
Training

At Food Strategy Associates, professional growth is continuous, combining structured learning with the invaluable experience gained on the job. Our program is tailored to ensure our experienced hires quickly become sector leaders.

Formal Training

Consulting Toolkit

New joiners participate in intensive internal training modules focused on the core elements of strategy consulting and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) methodology, delivered by our team.

Sector Deep Dives

Structured, regular sessions dedicated to analysing emerging food technologies, market trends, and regulatory changes to keep your expertise cutting-edge.

Skills Augmentation

Access to external and online resources for advanced topics such as data visualisation, advanced Excel modelling, and financial analysis.

On-the-Job Training

Project Leadership

Analysts, Consultants, and Managers are embedded into small, high-performing teams, taking immediate ownership of project modules. This rapid responsibility drives faster skill acquisition than traditional corporate environments.

Feedback Loops

A culture of continuous feedback, where detailed performance reviews follow every client engagement to ensure targeted professional improvement.

Specialist Exposure

The nature of our work ensures exposure to a wide variety of commercial challenges and management teams, rapidly building the skillset required for future leadership roles.

Food Strategy Team Enjoying Work

Our program is tailored to ensure our experienced hires quickly become sector leaders

How to apply

To apply, please send your up-to-date CV and a compelling covering letter outlining your experience and professional fit with Food Strategy Associates

Due to the high number of applications we receive, applications require candidates to comply with the following conditions:

  • Strong academics: 1st or 2:1 from a leading university
  • The legal right to live and work in the UK
  • At least one year of relevant, professional experience

Additional criteria are not necessary but may benefit candidates during the application process:

  • Prior experience in the food and beverage industry or strategy consulting
  • Fluency in European languages, especially German or Dutch
We are currently accepting applications for the following roles:
Senior Consultant
5+ years experience
Manager
6.5+ years experience inc. leading projects with multiple direct reports