Consultant - Improvement; Strategic Solutions

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 work streams 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

• 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, Alix Partners, 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.