Performance & Cost Improvement Analyst

Performance and Cost Improvement Analyst Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. We offer comprehensive end-to-end support and advisory services, covering areas such as valuation modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, business design and transformation, infrastructure and real estate, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and sustainability. The team works closely with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate challenges, avoid financial pitfalls, and implement practical solutions before, during, and after major transformational projects or transactions creating lasting impact. Join Deloitte's Performance & Cost Improvement (P&CI) team to help organizations turn complex business challenges into measurable results. As an Analyst, you will work with corporate and private equity clients on cost reduction, margin improvement, and transformation initiatives while building direct experience in financial analysis, strategic problem-solving, and client delivery. This is an opportunity to contribute to high-impact work, deepen your business acumen, and grow your career in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Work You'll Do As a P&CI Analyst on the Performance Improvement and Restructuring (PI&R) Offering team, you will be responsible for: Work with senior executives to develop, define, and execute cost/growth reduction strategies with Fortune 500 companiesAnalyze financial, operational, and business data to identify cost reduction, margin improvement, and value creation opportunities for corporate and private equity clientsDevelop business cases, pricing analyses, and financial models to evaluate strategic options and quantify business impactAssess business processes, operating models, and performance drivers to support recommendations for operational improvement, transformation, and post-transaction executionPrepare client-ready deliverables and present findings, analyses, and recommendations to engagement teams and client stakeholdersSupport day-to-day client delivery by coordinating workstreams, tracking project activities, and synthesizing data and insights for client and internal meeting A successful candidate would possess these skills: Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to others The Team PI&R defines and leads enterprise Board and C-Suite agendas for non-distressed, underperforming, and distressed clients to improve margins, operational and financial performance, navigate financial difficulties, and improve cashflow to fund critical transformations. Within PI&R, the Performance & Cost Improvement team helps clients address financial pressure, improve operating performance, and stabilize business results. The team supports initiatives such as cost reduction, margin improvement, working capital and liquidity improvement, post-merger integration and synergy capture, operating model transformation, business model transformation, and analytics-enabled performance improvement. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree1+ years of experience in management consulting serving corporate or private equity clients focusing on operations improvement or margin improvement, transformation, post M&A integration value creation, or business process reengineering around global cost reduction or development of global growth strategies1+ years of experience in financial analysis using data from multiple sources to identify value creation or strategic cost improvement opportunities1+ years of experience developing models using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Visual Basic, Tableau, or similar toolsAbility to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serveMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future Preferred: Advanced degreeExperience developing business cases, pricing analyses, or complex financial analysesExperience in creating executive-level presentations and client deliverables using Microsoft PowerPointExperience with data visualization or analytics tools such as TableauExperience supporting proposal development For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Deloitte is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $74,900 to $147,600.