Berkeley Research Group

Consultant - Performance Improvement (Strategic Performance Solutions)

Berkeley Research Group$90K — $160K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-8 years in management consulting, operational improvement, or corporate strategy.
  • Experience in strategy & operations consulting, private equity portfolio operations, or banking.
  • Exposure to private equity or private credit environments is advantageous.
  • Background in restructuring or turnaround contexts preferred.
  • Sector experience in manufacturing, business services, or healthcare is a bonus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required.
  • MBA or advanced degree and Lean/Six Sigma credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagements focusing on cost reduction and operational transformation.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps and opportunities.
  • Contribute in sessions with executives and stakeholders for strategic decision-making.
  • Build financial models and KPI reporting for operational insights.
  • Develop actionable recommendations and implement process improvements.
  • Prepare presentations and executive deliverables with high quality.
  • Manage workstreams and junior members, ensuring timely execution.
  • Utilize emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance workflows and client solutions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage with senior executives and private equity stakeholders.
  • Involvement in innovative practice development efforts like recruiting and thought leadership.
  • Dynamic work environment with fast-paced client engagements.
  • Exposure to a variety of industries and operational challenges.
  • Professional development through training and collaboration with a talented team.
Full Job Description
Key Project Areas Include:
  • Cost Reduction & EBITDA Improvement
  • Operational Transformation
  • Network & Footprint Optimization
  • Revenue & Growth
  • Working Capital & Cash Improvement
  • Performance Management & Implementation

Role Expectations:
  • Lead and contribute to client engagements focused on cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformation
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities
  • Contribute to working sessions with COO/CFO and other executives, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholders
  • Build financial models, scenario analysis, and KPI reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making
  • Develop clear, actionable recommendations and help implement process improvements across finance and operations
  • Prepare high-quality presentations, analyses, and executive-ready deliverables
  • Manage workstreams and junior team members, ensuring quality execution and timely delivery
  • Embrace the use of emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support innovative client solutions
  • Contribute to practice development efforts, including recruiting, training, client pitches, and thought leadership initiatives

Who We Are Looking For

Experience
  • 3-8 years of experience in management consulting, operational improvement, corporate strategy, or a related field
  • Prior experience in strategy & operations consulting, banking, corporate strategy, private equity portfolio operations or private equity backed portfolio company
  • Exposure to PE-backed companies or private credit environments is a plus
  • Experience in restructuring or turnaround contexts (e.g., A&M, AlixPartners, FTI) doing performance improvement work is a plus
  • Sector experience in manufacturing, business services, consumer products, industrials, healthcare, or logistics and supply chain preferred but not required

Skills & Capabilities
  • Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including advanced Excel financial modeling
  • Ability to work with large, complex operational and financial datasets and distill them into actionable insights
  • Solid understanding of operational drivers across manufacturing, logistics, services, or consumer businesses
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders
  • High energy, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving client environments
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to accelerate data-analysis, research, and data visualization

Education & Credentials
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field required
  • MBA or advanced degree a plus
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or supply chain credentials a plus

Other
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed based on project requirements
  • Must have legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Salary Range: $90,000 to $160,000 per year.

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