Value Creation Manager

Job Description As a Value Creation Manager, you will work with private equity and corporate clients to evaluate operational opportunities and support execution across the transaction lifecycle. The team focuses on operational due diligence, cost assessments, synergy analysis, integration and separation planning, and post‑close execution. You will work closely with experienced professionals to help clients assess risks, identify opportunities, and develop actionable plans to maximize value before and after a transaction for the Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions Practice. Responsibilities Managing buy‑side and sell‑side transaction engagements in coordination with Financial Due Diligence, IT, Supply Chain, Human Capital, and other diligence teams. Leading operational due diligence workstreams to assess business performance, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement. Managing standalone, one‑time, and stranded cost assessments. Leading synergy assessments and interdependency analyses. Leading cost optimization assessments to drive EBITDA improvement, including baselining of operations, procurement, SG&A, and overhead spend; identifying and sizing initiatives (base/high cases, one‑time‑to‑achieve, HC vs. non‑HC); and building prioritized roadmaps with clear owners, timing, and risks. Leading cash and working capital optimization workstreams (AR, AP, inventory) alongside cost levers to deliver a holistic plan, and overseeing initiative tracking, governance, and realization reporting from identification through post‑close execution. Overseeing Day 1 readiness and 100‑day planning efforts. Developing integration and separation plans, from high‑level blueprints to detailed multi‑phase workplans. Providing Integration Management Office (IMO), Separation Management Office (SMO), and Transition Management Office (TMO) leadership and support. Leading Transition Services Agreement (TSA) scoping, negotiation support, and schedule preparation. Supporting operating‑model design and organizational‑structure planning. Managing change‑management and stakeholder communication efforts. Managing client relationships. Preparing clear and concise reports and presentations for clients and other stakeholders. Managing multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high‑quality work. Lead and support business‑development activities, including identifying new client opportunities, developing proposals, budgets, and work plans, and participating in meetings with prospective clients. Mentoring and developing junior team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow professionally. Performing detailed analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and documenting conclusions. Assisting with training sessions to support team up‑skilling. Serving as a coach and mentor to other team members in support of their professional development. Meeting or exceeding targeted billing hours (utilization). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred. Minimum 6 years of experience in transaction advisory, management consulting, operational due diligence, integration and separation, corporate strategy, private equity, or a related field required. Industry‑recognized professional certification required. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including financial analysis, data modeling, and process mapping. Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Strong project‑management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to travel as needed. Salary The base salary range for this position is between $170,200 and $212,750. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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