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
