At 4C, people come first – for us, consulting is a people business. Flat hierarchies, small project teams and our open-door policy encourage direct communication and collaboration as equals. You gain experience, build expertise and contribute from day one – your voice matters.
Our values
What makes us who we are
Our values are not just close to our hearts – they are even part of our name. But our culture at 4C is much more than a promise: it is our DNA.
This 4C DNA is alive, growing and constantly evolving. It is shaped by the diverse personalities who come together at 4C – our TRUE CHARACTERS, our hands-on approach and our sense of togetherness.
Benefits
Benefits and working arrangements that support you on the job and beyond.
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Work wherever you’re most productive: at the office, on site with a client or remotely.
We coordinate as a team to find the flexibility that works for the project and your day-to-day routine.
That way, your working arrangements fit your everyday life.
You know where you stand from the start and how your pay can grow as you progress.
Team spirit and face-to-face conversations matter to us.
With so much work happening remotely, we make a point of bringing people together regularly at our events so everyone can get involved.
We believe everyone needs time to switch off.
With 30 days of annual leave, you can make time to rest, travel or take a break from your routine.
It’s your time to spend as you choose.
You’ll have someone to talk through ideas and challenges with.
An experienced mentor supports you across projects and challenges you when the time is right.
They offer an independent perspective and honest feedback as you find your own path.
Your mentor helps you turn that feedback into practical next steps.
You can start planning for retirement now.
Our occupational pension plan helps you build a solid foundation for retirement early in your career.
It’s a way to prepare for the long term.
Sometimes stepping away gives you a fresh perspective.
By mutual agreement, you can take a sabbatical to travel, pursue personal projects or simply recharge.
You decide when you need a change of pace.
Good health helps you stay well and do your best work over the long term.
We offer annual flu vaccinations and a comprehensive health check every two years from age 35.
These benefits support your health and wellbeing over the long term.
Enjoy savings in your day-to-day life outside work.
Our Corporate Benefits programme gives you access to discounts from a wide range of brands, from shopping to travel.
These savings can make a difference to your everyday spending.
We set aside time for your professional development.
With 8–12 training days a year, plus additional training, certifications and workshops, you can keep building your skills.
A structured approach helps you build on what you learn over time.
Being active is part of everyday life at 4C.
JobRad makes it easy to lease the bike you want and use it on your own terms.
At the end of the three-year lease, you can take ownership of the bike or return it.
Get around in a way that suits your life.
Being part of 4C is part of who we are.
Our collection gives you a simple way to show what connects us.
You can feel part of 4C outside work, too.
Learning & Development
Your career at 4C develops at your own pace and follows your goals – we have no “up or out” policy. As a Consultant, you are part of the 4C Academy: You meet in small groups every two weeks and build your skills through a structured programme based on our consulting standards – from the fundamentals to taking on responsibility of your own. Over your first two years, you complete six four-month terms, bringing together specialist expertise, consulting methods and 4C values in a comprehensive training programme.
Our goal is to give you a solid foundation on your path to becoming a Senior Consultant.
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We make space for sharing ideas, taking initiative and taking responsibility.
Whether through networks such as Women@4C, Students@4C or our AI Café, through peer discussions or in our Competence Centres: You contribute ideas, share knowledge and develop topics further – across locations and roles. Social responsibility is part of this, too. Through our 4C FOOTSTEPS Foundation, we support early childhood education projects with funding and hands-on involvement. In practice, this means you are more than part of the company – you help shape it.
Our women's network Women@4C also inspired KARRIERE INSIGHTS – a book full of valuable career advice that we are particularly proud of.
4C Diversity
Different professional, cultural and personal perspectives are part of how we work together every day. Better solutions emerge when different viewpoints come together and everyone contributes.
What matters is not where you come from, but the difference you want to make.
“In our projects, the best ideas are often those that emerge from different perspectives.”
Corinna Schmitt, Senior Consultant at 4C
Responsibility
Sustainability, integrity and community engagement are integral to everything we do.
Responsibility starts with everyday actions.
Our Code of Conduct sets out the values and standards that guide our collaboration, both within 4C and with our external partners.
Read the 4C Code of Conduct (German)
Making sustainability measurable.
The EcoVadis recognition confirms our commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices.
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Taking responsibility further.
Through the 4C FOOTSTEPS Foundation, we have supported social projects in early childhood education since 2011, both financially and through the involvement of our employees.
Discover the 4C FOOTSTEPS Foundation
Part of a global initiative.
Since 2014, 4C GROUP has supported the principles of the UN Global Compact and advocated for human rights, fair labour standards and sustainable business practices.
Our UN Global Compact profileAwards
4C is among the highest-rated employers in the consulting industry on kununu. With a rating of around 4.5 out of 5 and a recommendation rate of over 75%, independent reviews from employees and applicants reflect high levels of satisfaction with our company culture, working environment and development opportunities.
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The renowned business magazine brand eins and Statista have once again named us among Germany's best management consultancies for 2026. The recognition is based on a comprehensive survey of business clients and experts from other consulting firms.
We are particularly pleased to have also been recognised for the first time in IT strategy.
SZ Institut and kununu recognise companies with outstanding recruitment processes and high applicant satisfaction. This award reflects our commitment to a transparent recruitment process that treats every applicant with respect.
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Recognised by freundin and kununu for a particularly family-friendly company culture and for helping employees balance work and family life.
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