Managing Director, Performance Improvement | Corporate Finance & Restructuring

Posted January 01, 2023


About the Role

We focus on our clients' strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional opportunities faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

What You'll Do

  • Apply sales and marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement expertise with regards to transformational projects, including merger integration engagements.
  • Apply Six Sigma, Lean, and similar methods to provide operational recommendations and detailed implementation plans.
  • Lead client teams, e.g. functional work streams, in developing operational plans and identifying synergies during merger / transition planning.
  • Apply business and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines (e.g., operations improvements, make vs buy analysis, spend analysis, strategic sourcing, operational due diligence, etc,)
  • Ability to perform the following merger integration tasks related to Sourcing, Procurement, Manufacturing and Distribution Synergy evaluations - understanding the potential benefits, costs, and value drivers of a transaction.
  • Pre-completion planning - developing high level plans for the first 100 days by work stream, setting up a program governance and developing Day 1 plans to take control.
  • First 100 days and long-term implementation - fully mobilized integration team with a prioritized set of opportunities and realization of quick wins.
  • Second wave integration - a refocused, re-energized integration process to capture the originally envisaged benefits of the deal
  • Maintain detailed working paper records reflecting assumptions, methodologies and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks
  • Work to ensure a quality product, as well as delivery of all work within established timeframes.
  • Prepare draft written analyses and other reports for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope, findings and/or results of activities.
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations and quantitative exhibits for third parties, as necessary, on the project scope, findings and/or results of activities.
  • Research and organize information to facilitate effective data access and analysis.
  • Maintain professional image within the company and project same to those outside the company.
  • Responsible for day to day activities of project including interaction with other team members, professionals from other firms involved in the engagement and client personnel. May include supervision of client personnel.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 12+ years relevant experience
  • Experience in Six Sigma Proficiency with PC environment and related software, including Microsoft Office applications (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Tableau, others) Strong analytical skills including data analysis and ability to synthesize and draw relevant conclusions
  • Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).
  • COVID Vaccine required*

*Individuals seeking an exemption from this requirement for medical or religious reasons should complete a request for accommodation form and submit the form to your recruiter.

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to interface with team members and client personnel in demanding, deadline-driven situations.
  • Effective interpersonal communications, including active listening.
  • Project Management skills
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-task environment; willingness to research, analyze and develop new skills.
  • Flexibility with respect to assigned tasks and engagements.
  • Six Sigma, Lean, or CPIM certifications preferred.
  • General knowledge of corporate finance, supply chain, and manufacturing principles and terminology.
  • Experience in procurement and sourcing including spend analysis, sourcing, outsourcing, category management, negotiations, supplier management, procure-to-pay process, sourcing tools, etc.
  • Ability to travel 80%.
  • MBA and Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other quantitative field is preferred.

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and bonus plans
  • Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
  • Full package of benefits plans
  • Company matched 401K
  • Annual paid volunteer hours
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations
  • Potential for flexible working arrangements
  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation
  • Pet insurance

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.