Accenture is a very complex business. Because of the nature and scope of our activities, we’re not shaped like a traditional consulting firm. Instead we operate as a network of complementary businesses that join forces in different ways to help clients achieve high performance. Accenture has a matrix structure that allows us to offer clients exactly the permutation of skills and knowledge they require to meet their business goals. In simple terms, Accenture is structured to suit our clients and the marketplace. As such, the business is built around industry-focused operating groups and skills-focused work groups.

Our five industry-focused operating groups are: Communications & High Tech, Financial Services, Health & Public Service, Products & Resources.

These groups provide in-depth understanding of particular industries in the marketplace, the business issues affecting them and the technologies that can deliver innovation and ultimately high performance.

Our growth platforms comprise Management Consulting, Systems Integration & Technology and Outsourcing. These growth platforms offer cross-industry experience in particular skills areas.

Depending on career goals and business needs, individuals may align with, and eventually be deployed solely to, a single industry group, where they can focus on selling our solutions and managing client relationships. Or they can focus on developing deep skills that can be used across different industry groups. This consulting workforce structure provides our people with greater opportunities to build market-relevant skills in both transferable and specialist areas. As a result, our people have outstanding opportunities to develop highly sought-after skills in business, technical and functional areas that will help advance their careers.