Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Value Creation)
About the role
Riveron is a business advisory firm focusing on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers. We are seeking a Manager to join our Restructuring & Turnaround Services (RTS) Value Creation team. This role supports the execution of operationally focused value creation initiatives for both underperforming and healthy businesses.
Responsibilities
- Support and execute operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers, including detailed financial and variance analysis
- Support the identification, quantification, and prioritization of EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities
- Develop and support execution of actionable, bottom-up improvement plans with clear KPIs and milestones
- Drive day-to-day execution of cost optimization and performance initiatives, working closely with client teams
- Support senior leaders in partnering with executive leadership, Boards, lenders, and Private Equity sponsors
- Support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives across: COGS and SG&A optimization, manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement improvement, customer, product, and SKU profitability, pricing and commercial effectiveness, working capital optimization and cash management
- Translate financial and operational insights into actionable strategies and execution plans that drive measurable value
- Manage workstreams and mentor junior team members while ensuring quality and timely delivery
- Contribute to business development efforts and support sponsor communications
- Play a hands-on role in analysis, modeling, and on-the-ground execution with client teams
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in value creation, financial and/or operational consulting, or performance improvement
- Experience contributing to EBITDA and cash flow improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to support diagnostic, design, and execution of performance improvement initiatives
- Strong operational finance capabilities, including financial analysis, variance analysis, and understanding of cost structures
- Experience supporting value creation initiatives in partnership with Private Equity sponsors
- Experience supporting cross-functional operational initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and/or commercial functions
- Able to operate effectively in time-sensitive, high-intensity environments
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience conducting or supporting Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses and translating findings into operational value creation plans
- Background as an operator (e.g., interim leadership or line management)
- Experience in industrials, manufacturing, distribution, or business services sectors
- MBA or advanced degree
- Familiarity with leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis, operational insights, and decision-making
Pay
$135K - $175K
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
Full-time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.
Company Information
Riveron is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Riveron uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the hiring process in screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants for this position. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.