Principal Consultant – Business Objects / Financial Services

Principal Consultant – Business Objects / Financial Services 

Location: 2 days onsite (London & South East) with flexibility for remote working

Type: Consultancy Engagement Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant with deep expertise in Business Objects (BO),
Crystal Reports, and SQL to lead and support a major Financial Services Management client.
This is a client-facing, leadership role that combines technical oversight with relationship
management and team leadership. Our client are happy to provide training and support for this hire to move to the Azure Data and Analytics Services stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Manage: Oversee and manage a small offshore team ( 2 resources) ensuring
  delivery quality, alignment with client priorities, and knowledge transfer.
• Legacy System Support: Provide expert support for legacy Business Objects /Business Objects Data Services (BODS),  Crystal Reports
  and SQL environments, ensuring stability, performance, and “keep the lights on” continuity.
• Client Engagement: Act as the principal point of contact for the client, ensuring effective
  communication, expectation management, and high levels of satisfaction.
• Consultancy & Advisory: Provide strategic guidance on BI/Reporting transformation, identifying
  opportunities to modernise legacy solutions and add value.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, support, and guide both onsite and offshore team members;
  encourage professional growth and collaboration.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing
  outcomes and ensuring consultancy is seen as a strategic partner.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Business Objects (BO), Business Objects Data Services (BODS) , Crystal Reports, and SQL in Financial Services
  (ideally Asset Management).
• Track record of leading offshore teams and managing cross-border delivery.
•  Strong client-facing consultancy experience with excellent communication and stakeholder
  management skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical support with strategic advisory responsibilities.
•  Experience managing relationship at principal / director level.
•  Strong leadership, influencing, and mentoring capabilities

Personal Qualities

• Professional, articulate, and confident in front of clients.
• Commercially astute with the ability to see the “bigger picture.”
• Proactive problem solver with a “can-do” approach.
• Ability to thrive in both hands-on and leadership responsibilities.

We believe innovation thrives in a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or identity. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.