Consultant - Finance Excellence (Strategic Performance Solutions)

BRG • Boston, MA

1d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Our Finance Excellence vertical focuses on transforming the Office of the CFO – building the processes, talent, reporting infrastructure, and operating discipline that high-performing businesses need. We are hands-on operators. Our teams work directly with management, move quickly, and deliver results that are visible on the income statement and balance sheet. We advise organizations on finance transformation, operational improvement, performance management, and transaction-related initiatives. We move seamlessly between strategic problem solving and practical implementation. We help clients improve performance, strengthen decision-making, and create long-term value.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• MBA or advanced degree a plus
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent credential a plus

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level