Director, Value Creation Services, Performance Improvement

Basic information Location London Business Line Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory Date published 07-Oct-2024 Req # 17024 Job description Connect to your IndustryValue Creation Services (VCS) is a hands-on, delivery focused performance improvement team. We support Private Equity backed businesses and corporates who want to take an accelerated lens to performance improvement in delivering improvements to their cash & EBITDA position. Our team is pragmatic in its approach and helps businesses overcome challenges by supporting management (and owners, where appropriate) to drive sustainable operational change.We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.Connect to your career at Deloitte     Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.  What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity This is an opportunity to leverage your performance improvement and turnaround experience in a stimulating new environment. Our VCS practice is experiencing rapid growth and we now have multiple opportunities across the team to recruit high calibre delivery individuals.You will have the opportunity to work closely with our Private Equity and corporate clients in delivering supply chain performance improvement initiatives and turnarounds. Successful candidates will benefit from a demonstrable strong track record in delivering supply chain performance improvement initiatives, experience in navigating senior stakeholders and strong analytical skills, including Excel/PowerPoint capability.You will be responsible for:Assisting clients in assessing the value creation potential within their business related to sourcing (direct and indirect) and demand planning by identifying and developing high impact performance improvement initiativesDriving the creation of work products and tools related to spend cube management enabled by machine learning / AI, contract performance management and machine learning enabled demand planningLeveraging focussed quantitative analysis to drive relevant should cost modelling, price formula determination and engaging with suppliers to achieve successful negotiation resultsWorking hands-on with management teams to get buy-in across the business and implement agreed sourcing or demand planning initiatives within an accelerated timeframe to maximise valueWorking with colleagues from SR&T - Advisory and the broader Deloitte network, the team provide our clients with a coherent overview of the business operations, performance gaps and the potential for rapid improvementManaging diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contributionConnect to your skills and professional experience Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering sourcing and demand planning performance improvement programs within a consultancy or corporate background;Experience with private equity portfolio companies is strongly preferred;Deep experience in spend cube analytics, should cost modelling, demand planning and cost reduction with a balance towards cash optimisation;Strong track record in business development, including generation of new leads and building out existing projects;Experience in navigating and managing C-suite and other senior stakeholders;Excellent communication and presentation skills;An analytical mindset and ability to use data and MI to assess and drive performance improvement initiatives;Experience in managing and developing talent; andFlexibility for international travel.Connect to your business - Strategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryIn an ever-evolving world, there are no certainties in business. Our teams help clients to navigate risks, process major transactions and deliver transformational change that will future-proof their business. Join us to make a positive difference.  Mergers and AcquisitionsWe challenge dealmakers to expect more and to see beyond the deal to create sustainable value for shareholders, employees and society. We support corporates, private equity and financial investors across the full M&A lifecycle and are committed to identifying and delivering sustainable value at every stage of the deal.Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues “Deloitte is changing the mentality to agile working and the diversity debate. In terms of actual goals and openness to different ways of working, the firm is leading the way.” - Janice, Strategy, Risk & Transactions AdvisoryOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in London with hybrid working. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Connect to your return to work opportunityAre you looking to return to the workplace after an extended career break? For this role we can offer coaching and support designed for returners to refresh your knowledge and skills, and help your transition back into the workplace after a career break of two years or more. If this is relevant for you, just let your recruiter know when you make your application.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersRTWPROG WPFULL SLSRTA BASTRAT