Consultant - Performance Improvement (Strategic Performance Solutions)

We do Consulting DifferentlyThe BRG Corporate Finance practice specializes in providing strategic, operational, and financial advice to private equity firms, management teams, boards of directors, investors, hedge funds, and other lenders or companies that are either underperforming or in transition. #ThinkBRGThe BRG Corporate Finance practice has in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, including but not limited to retail, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, energy and technology. Across sectors, BRG has experienced professionals who understand the challenges clients face — making it well-equipped to help solve clients’ issues.Our five core service offerings include:Turnaround & Restructuring (T&R)Strategic Performance Solutions (SPS)Retail Performance Improvement (RPI)Transaction Advisory (TA)Transaction & Valuation Opinions (VAL)We partner with private equity firms, portfolio companies, and private credit lenders to create tangible, lasting value. Our Performance Improvement vertical focuses on proactive value creation spanning the full P&L – cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformation – at PE-backed businesses across a range of industries.Our clients engage us to accelerate performance, increase margins, and build the operational foundation needed to grow and ultimately exit at a premium. We work alongside management teams as embedded partners, not outside advisors, helping to convert opportunities into measurable financial impact.Why BRGEntrepreneurial, fast-moving culture with real ownership and accountability at every levelWork directly executive-level practitioners, PE sponsors, and operating partnersExposure to a diverse range of companies across industries and stagesClear advancement path within a rapidly growing practiceCollaborative team of senior practitioners who invest in developing talentWhat We DoKey Project Areas Include:Cost Reduction & EBITDA ImprovementOperational TransformationNetwork & Footprint OptimizationRevenue & GrowthWorking Capital & Cash ImprovementPerformance Management & ImplementationRole Expectations:Lead and contribute to client engagements focused on cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformationAnalyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunitiesContribute to working sessions with COO/CFO and other executives, private equity sponsors, and other stakeholdersBuild financial models, scenario analysis, and KPI reporting to support strategic and operational decision-makingDevelop clear, actionable recommendations and help implement process improvements across finance and operationsPrepare high-quality presentations, analyses, and executive-ready deliverablesManage workstreams and junior team members, ensuring quality execution and timely deliveryEmbrace the use of emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support innovative client solutionsContribute to practice development efforts, including recruiting, training, client pitches, and thought leadership initiativesWho We Are Looking ForExperience3-8 years of experience in management consulting, operational improvement, corporate strategy, or a related fieldPrior experience in strategy & operations consulting, banking, corporate strategy, private equity portfolio operations or private equity backed portfolio companyExposure to PE-backed companies or private credit environments is a plusExperience in restructuring or turnaround contexts (e.g., A&M, AlixPartners, FTI) doing performance improvement work is a plusSector experience in manufacturing, business services, consumer products, industrials, healthcare, or logistics and supply chain preferred but not requiredSkills & CapabilitiesStrong quantitative and analytical capabilities, including advanced Excel financial modelingAbility to work with large, complex operational and financial datasets and distill them into actionable insightsSolid understanding of operational drivers across manufacturing, logistics, services, or consumer businessesStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholdersHigh energy, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving client environmentsStrong project management and organizational skillsAbility to leverage AI tools to accelerate data-analysis, research, and data visualizationEducation & CredentialsBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field requiredMBA or advanced degree a plusLean, Six Sigma, or supply chain credentials a plusOtherWillingness to travel to client sites as needed based on project requirementsMust have legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorshipSalary Range: $90,000 to $160,000 per year.#LI-SO1#ThinkBRGAbout BRGBRG combines world-leading academic credentials with world-tested business expertise and purpose-built emerging technologies. Our culture centers on agility and connectivity which sets us apart and gets you ahead.At BRG, our professionals include specialist consultants, industry experts, renowned academics, and leading-edge data scientists. Together, they bring a diversity of real-world experience, data, and human and artificial intelligence, to economics, disputes, and investigations; corporate finance; and performance improvement services that address the most complex challenges facing organizations across the globe.Our unique structure nurtures the interdisciplinary relationships that give us the edge, laying the groundwork for more informed insights and more original, incisive thinking. When paired with our global reach and resources, our diverse perspectives and technical capabilities make us uniquely capable to address our clients’ challenges. We get results because we know how to apply our thinking to your world.At BRG, we don’t just show you what’s possible. We’re built to help you make it happen.BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr