Value Creation Manager

Grant Thornton • Chicago, IL

20h • $170,200 - $199,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Value Creation Manager, you’ll focus on high-impact, short-term engagements
with our private equity, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment
banking clients across industries including software/technology, healthcare,
business services, consumer, industrials, and the events ecosystem. You will
work with experienced professionals who bring a full range of advisory services
to validate, optimize and create value for the Transaction Advisory Practice -
all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

Managers serve a critical leadership role at Grant Thornton in developing and
motivating team members, expanding our capabilities and leading firm initiatives
to support our growth.

From day one, you’ll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help
them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience with strategy consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy group, or private equity/venture capital firm required.
• Industry recognized professional certification required.
• Proven experience across a range of value creation areas including growth strategy, performance improvement and/or merger integration.
• Strong critical thinking, ability to develop and apply strategic frameworks and practice methodologies
• Demonstrated experience in performing various types of analysis including qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, web surveys, market sizing, forecasting growth, and regression.
• Demonstrated ability to manage consulting projects from nuts to bolts including planning and managing multiple and differing work streams within tight timelines.
• Proven written, verbal and presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to frame ideas that capture the appropriate level of detail, while conveying the “big picture” message and structuring of output logically.
• Proven knowledge of analytical skills needed to execute project work and demonstrated proficiency in advanced MS Excel.
• Strong leadership qualities, with a focus on building inclusive experiences, mentoring, and team development.
• Detail oriented, self-starter with an intellectual curiosity and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Can travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in scoping projects, framing issues, and structuring approaches for clients.
• Manage day-to-day engagement execution, lead teams of consultants, and maintain direct client interaction.
• Identify value creation opportunities, shape implementation plans, and support successful long-term execution.
• Lead and deliver complex client engagements; drive insights and ensure the quality and success of final deliverables.
• accountable for preparing and delivering presentation of findings and conclusions to clients.
• Gain exposure to diverse client engagements across a broad range of industries.
• Maintain high visibility with client leadership through meaningful interaction and impact.
• Own projects while collaborating closely with accessible senior leadership.
• Receive both formal and on-the-job mentorship to support long-term career growth.
• Meeting or exceeding targeted billing hours (utilization)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.

What This Job Offers

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