Consultant - Finance Excellence (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 companies, private equity firms, and private credit lenders to drive measurable financial and operational improvement. Our Finance Excellence vertical focuses on transforming the Office of the CFO – building the processes, talent, reporting infrastructure, and operating discipline that high-performing businesses need.We are hands-on operators. Our teams work directly with management, move quickly, and deliver results that are visible on the income statement and balance sheet. We advise organizations on finance transformation, operational improvement, performance management, and transaction-related initiatives. We move seamlessly between strategic problem solving and practical implementation. We help clients improve performance, strengthen decision-making, and create long-term value.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:Finance Transformation & Process ImprovementFinancial Planning & AnalysisPerformance Improvement and Value CreationWorking Capital & Cash ImprovementControllership & ReportingTechnology & SystemsSurge Transaction & Transition SupportRole Expectations:Lead and contribute to client engagements focused on finance transformation, operational improvement, transaction readiness, and value creation initiativesAnalyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunitiesContribute to working sessions with CFOs 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 relevant experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, financial or operational due diligence, finance transformation, corporate finance, operational improvement, or related advisory rolesExperience working in both consulting and industry environments is a plusExposure to PE-backed companies or private credit environments is a plusExperience in distressed or turnaround contexts is a plusSkills & CapabilitiesStrong financial modeling skills in Excel, including 3-statement models, cash flow models, and scenario analysesSolid understanding of core finance and operational processes, including budgeting and forecasting, accounting close, treasury, order-to-cash, and procure-to-payAbility to digest large volumes of financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable insightsFamiliarity with ERP, EPM, and BI platforms (SAP, Oracle, Workday, Adaptive, Anaplan, Power BI, etc.)Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to senior stakeholdersStrong project management and organizational skills; able to manage competing prioritiesSelf-starter who anticipates next steps and proactively solves problemsEducation & CredentialsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field requiredMBA or advanced degree a plusCPA, CFA, or equivalent credential 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: $120,000 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 Berkeley Research Group, LLC