Value Creation Director - PE Advisory & Growth

Grant Thornton Cayman; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 224,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Cayman is seeking a Value Creation Director to lead high-impact diligence and value‑creation engagements across manufacturing, retail, and software/tech sectors. You will work with deal teams and portfolio companies to validate, optimize and create value, aligning with our growth strategy and guiding teams to deliver tangible results.

From day one, you’ll drive strategy, mentor consultants, and partner with Partners on sponsor engagements, with a focus on operational improvements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, supply chain, operations, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of total experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a management consulting environment with progression to project and commercial leadership required.
• Industry recognized professional certification required.
• Private equity exposure, including familiarity with standard operating practices of portfolio operations and value creation playbooks.
• Transaction experience, either buy‑side and/or sell‑side, preferably with a focus on supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, or operations improvement delivery — not exclusively corporate or market strategy.
• Demonstrated experience in managing, coaching and developing consulting staff.
• Willingness to travel to client sites, estimated at 25–50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead value creation engagements and oversee diligence delivery.
• Provide strong delivery leadership and hands-on project management.
• Mentor and develop consultants and managers in diligence methodology and client presence.
• Meet/oversee multiple workstreams to reconcile operational and financial views.

Skills

Client leadership

Diligence methodology

Financial analysis

Staff development

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Grant Thornton Cayman is seeking a Value Creation Director to lead high-impact diligence and value‑creation engagements across manufacturing, retail, and software/tech sectors. You will work with deal teams and portfolio companies to validate, optimize and create value, aligning with our growth strategy and guiding teams to deliver tangible results.

From day one, you’ll drive strategy, mentor consultants, and partner with Partners on sponsor engagements, with a focus on operational improvements,