Consultant - Performance Improvement (Strategic Performance Solutions)

Thinkbrg; Town of Boston (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ThinkBRG is seeking a Consultant - Performance Improvement to join our Strategic Performance Solutions practice. The role focuses on cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformation for PE-backed clients across industries.

Candidates should have 3–8 years in management consulting or related fields, with strong analytical and financial modeling skills. Willingness to travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in management consulting or related field.
• Experience with PE-backed portfolio operations is a plus.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to client engagements focused on cost reduction and EBITDA improvement.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify performance gaps.
• Develop actionable recommendations and implement process improvements.
• Build financial models and KPI reporting for decision-making.
• Collaborate with executives and PE sponsors; travel as needed.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

## Consultant - Performance Improvement (Strategic Performance Solutions)Apply: Boston, MA: New York, NY: Full time: Posted 24 Days Ago: JR100879## **We Do Consulting Differently** 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. #ThinkBRG The 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 private equity firms, portfolio companies, and private credit lenders to create tangible, lasting value. Our Performance Improvement vertical focuses on proactive value creation spanning the full P&L – cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformation – at PE-backed businesses across a range of industries.Our clients engage us to accelerate performance, increase margins, and build the operational foundation needed to grow and ultimately exit at a premium. We work alongside management teams as embedded partners, not outside advisors, helping to convert opportunities into measurable financial impact.# Why BRG* Entrepreneurial, fast-moving culture with real ownership and accountability at every level* Work directly 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# What We Do**Key Project Areas Include:*** Cost Reduction & EBITDA Improvement* Operational Transformation* Network & Footprint Optimization* Revenue & Growth* Working Capital & Cash Improvement* Performance Management & Implementation# 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 workstreams 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# Who We Are Looking For**Experience*** 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, AlixPartners, 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**Skills & Capabilities*** 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**Education & Credentials*** 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**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 sponsorshipSalary Range: $90,000 to $160,000 per year.