Consultant - Finance Excellence (Strategic Performance Solutions)

BRG; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG is looking for a finance transformation professional to lead client engagements in Boston. You will focus on operational improvement and work with CFOs and other stakeholders to drive value creation.

The ideal candidate has 3-8 years of consulting or finance experience, strong financial modeling skills, and is familiar with ERP systems. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of relevant experience in consulting or finance roles.
• Experience in finance transformation or operational improvement.
• Exposure to private equity or turnaround contexts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to finance transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Analyze financial data to identify performance gaps and improvements.
• Prepare high-quality presentations and executive deliverables.
• Manage workstreams and junior team members.

Skills

Financial modeling skills in Excel

Understanding of finance and operational processes

Ability to digest large data volumes

Familiarity with ERP and BI platforms

Excellent communication skills

Strong project management skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

CPA, CFA, or equivalent credential

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Power BI

Job description

We do Consulting Differently

We do Consulting Differently

About the BRG Corporate Finance Practice

The 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.

We have in‑depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, including retail, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, energy and technology. Across sectors, BRG’s experienced professionals understand the challenges clients face, making us well equipped to help solve clients’ issues.

Our Five Core Service Offerings

• 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 high‑performing businesses need.

Why BRG

• Entrepreneurial, fast‑moving culture with real ownership and accountability at every level
• Work directly with executive‑level practitioners, PE sponsors, and operating partners
• Exposure to a diverse range of companies across industries and stages
• Clear advancement path within a rapidly growing practice
• Collaborative team of senior practitioners who invest in developing talent

Key Project Areas

• Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Performance Improvement and Value Creation
• Working Capital & Cash Improvement
• Controllership & Reporting
• Technology & Systems
• Surge Transaction & Transition Support

Role Expectations

• Lead and contribute to client engagements focused on finance transformation, operational improvement, transaction readiness, and value creation initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to working sessions with CFOs 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 workstreams and junior team members, ensuring quality execution and timely delivery.
• Embrace 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.

Experience

• 3‑8 years of relevant experience in consulting, investment banking, private equity, financial or operational due diligence, finance transformation, corporate finance, operational improvement, or related advisory roles.
• Experience working in both consulting and industry environments is a plus.
• Exposure to PE‑backed companies or private credit environments is a plus.
• Experience in distressed or turnaround contexts is a plus.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong financial modeling skills in Excel, including 3‑statement models, cash flow models, and scenario analyses.
• Solid understanding of core finance and operational processes, including budgeting and forecasting, accounting close, treasury, order‑to‑cash, and procure‑to‑pay.
• Ability to digest large volumes of financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Familiarity 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 stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Self‑starter who anticipates next steps and proactively solves problems.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent credential a plus.

Other

• 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: $120,000 to $160,000 per year.

About BRG

BRG 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 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.