Associate Director Value Creation

Marks Sattin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking an Associate Director for its Value Creation Services practice in Ireland. You will lead cost transformation, working capital improvements and EBITDA enhancement for PE-backed and corporate clients.

You will work directly with C-suite leaders to design and implement practical solutions, driving data-led insights and value creation across O2C, P2P and inventory. A strong consulting or industry background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cost transformation or cash/working capital improvement programmes.
• Advisory work at C-suite level with practical, data-driven recommendations.
• Solid understanding of cost drivers across COGS, SG&A and R&D.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost transformation, cash and working capital improvement workstreams.
• Conduct operational analysis and baselines to identify value opportunities.
• Design and implement practical solutions with senior stakeholders.
• Lead client interviews and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Develop strategies across O2C, P2P, inventory and cost reduction.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Turnaround experience

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA)

Tools

Excel

BI / Analytics tools

Job description

Associate Director | Value Creation & Performance Improvement

A fantastic opportunity to join a leading professional services firm within their specialist Value Creation Services practice.

You will be advising PE-backed firms on operational turnaround, working capital improvement, C-suite advisory, EBITDA improvement, pricing optimisation, and organisational redesign.

Sitting within a wider global professional services network, the VCS practice is scaling quickly and is on the lookout for professionals who bring a blend of commercial acumen, technical capability, and hands‑on project delivery experience. You'll join a close-knit, high‑performing team spread across Europe, working directly with private equity and corporate clients on turnaround and improvement mandates.

What the role involves

• Leading cost transformation, cash and working capital improvement workstreams
• Conducting operational analysis, performance baselining and identifying value creation opportunities
• Working directly with C-suite and functional leaders to design and implement practical solutions
• Leading client interviews and translating data‑driven insights into actionable recommendations
• Developing strategies across areas such as O2C, P2P, inventory and cost reduction
• Managing and mentoring junior team members
• Supporting business development, proposals and broader team growth

What we're looking for

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is desirable
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA qualified
• A track record delivering cost transformation or cash/working capital improvement programmes, whether from a consulting, industry, or private equity background
• Familiarity with cost transformation and programme management methodologies for scoping, planning and delivering change on time and on budget
• Solid grasp of cost drivers and levers across COGS, SG&A and R&D, including productivity/efficiency gains
• Some exposure to business development, such as supporting bid or proposal responses
• Private equity exposure is a strong plus
• Confident user of Excel and BI/analytics tools