6-12 years of experience in management consulting, operational improvement, corporate strategy, PE portfolio operations, or related roles
Demonstrated track record of leading engagements or major workstreams delivering operational and financial improvement in PE-backed environments
Prior experience in strategy & operations consulting, banking, corporate strategy, private equity portfolio operations or private equity backed portfolio company
Exposure to PE-backed companies, private credit, or sponsor-driven environments strongly preferred
Experience in restructuring or turnaround contexts (e.g., A&M, AlixPartners, FTI) is a plus
Sector experience in manufacturing, business services, consumer products, industrials, healthcare, or logistics and supply chain preferred
Skills & Capabilities
Expert financial modeling capabilities and ability to work with large, complex operational and financial datasets
Strong operational intuition and ability to quickly understand business drivers across diverse industries
Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality work under time pressure
Excellent executive communication skills - written, verbal, and visual
High credibility with senior operating executives and PE sponsors
Strong project management discipline
Strong understanding of how to apply AI and advanced analytics tools to performance improvement use cases
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 cli
Benefits
Health insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
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
Direct access to executive-level practitioners, PE sponsors, and operating partners
Exposure to a diverse range of companies across industries and stages
Rapidly growing practice and clear advancement to Director and above
Collaborative senior team that values expertise, judgment, and intellectual rigor
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 the day-to-day execution of engagements across cost reduction, EBITDA improvement, SG&A optimization, and operational transformation
Serve as primary day-to-day client contact for COOs, executive leadership teams, private equity sponsors, and lender stakeholders
Translate complex business challenges into structured analyses, actionable workplans, and executive-level recommendations
Develop board-ready presentations, financial models, transformation roadmaps, and performance reporting models
Identify operational and financial improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis and strategic problem solving
Implement process improvements across finance and operations to drive efficiency and business performance
Manage multiple workstreams while mentoring junior team members and ensuring high quality execution
Embrace the use of emerging technologies and AI-enabled tools to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and support innovative client solutions
Support practice development, including recruiting, training, business development, and thought leadership initiatives
Who We Are Looking For
Thinkbrg · Boston, MA