Managing Consultant - Corporate Finance - Turnaround & Restructuring

Thinkbrg; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG Corporate Finance seeks an experienced turnaround advisor to join our Turnaround & Restructuring practice in Chicago. You will articulate findings on financial, operational, and value drivers, and lead modeling and scenario analyses in a collaborative, client-facing environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in consulting, strong Excel-based modeling skills (3-statement and cash flow), and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in consulting or professional services.
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis with 3-statement models and cash flows.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and develop actionable insights.
• Strong communication with junior and senior team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support BRG T&R client service teams on engagements.
• Manage junior team across tasks including modeling and client presentations.
• Develop 3-statement and cash flow models and scenario analyses.
• Collaborate with experts and clients to achieve engagement objectives.
• Contribute to reports, analyses, and client deliverables.

Skills

Three-statement financial modeling

Financial planning & analysis

13-week cash flow modeling

Chapter 11 process

Transactions/asset sales

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Client presentations

Problem solving

GAAP accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Job description

## **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.BRG Corporate Finance 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)The Turnaround & Restructuring practice is seeking to add professionals due to client demand and market opportunities. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a team-oriented environment on a diverse range of turnaround advisory assignments. Articulating findings and recommendations around the key financial, business issues, and value drivers are critical components for this position. The ideal candidate will have skills in the following areas: * Three-statement financial modeling, including scenario planning* Financial planning & analysis* 13-week cash flow modeling* Chapter 11 process* Transactions, including sale of assets or businesses**Responsibilities**: * Support the day-to-day activities of BRG Corporate Finance – Turnaround & Restructuring client service teams on engagement.* Manage the junior team on multiple tasks across a consulting engagement including modeling and client presentations* Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform and oversee tasks including: 13-week cash flow models, 3-statement models, and pro-forma scenario models* Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with T&R and BRG experts, professionals from other firms, and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives* Assist in preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables* Participate in the development of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice including assisting in marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development* Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity* Open and ready to expand your network with clients to become a trusted and reputable advisor**Qualifications:*** Bachelors degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or related field;* 7+ years of work experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment;* Expertise in financial modeling and analysis (particularly in Excel), including constructing and understanding 3-statement financial models, cash flows, and scenario analyses;* Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data;* Ability to interpret the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations;* Demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management, and other stakeholders or professionals;* Strong problem solving and project management skills;* CFA, CPA (or equivalent), or technical/GAAP accounting expertise is a plus;* Advanced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word;* Familiarity with financial research tools (e.g., Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.); and* Willingness to travel as needed.Salary Range: $120,000 to $185,000 per year.