We are seeking an experienced Value Creation Senior Manager to help businesses identify and deliver sustainable improvements in performance and value. Working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, this role will shape value creation plans, translate strategic priorities into practical initiatives, and drive measurable results across areas such as growth, operations, pricing, procurement and organisational effectiveness.

Value creation strategy and delivery – Key responsibilities

• Develop and support value creation strategies that align with business objectives, investment theses and organisational priorities.

• Assess business performance, markets, operating models and financial results to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency and sustainable value creation.

• Build clear, evidence-based value creation plans, including initiatives, owners, milestones, resources, risks and expected benefits.

• Lead complex transformation and performance improvement programmes from initial assessment through implementation and benefits realisation.

• Work closely with executive teams, functional leaders and operational teams to turn strategic recommendations into achievable plans.

• Support growth initiatives across areas such as customer strategy, sales effectiveness, pricing, product and service development, and market expansion.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, including productivity, cost management, procurement, supply chain and process optimisation.

• Develop financial and operational analyses, business cases, forecasts and performance models to inform recommendations and investment decisions.

• Establish appropriate performance measures, reporting routines and governance to monitor delivery, surface risks and maintain accountability.

• Track initiative progress and quantify realised and forecast benefits, escalating delivery issues and recommending corrective action where needed.

• Facilitate workshops, interviews and working sessions to align stakeholders, test hypotheses and agree priorities.

• Present insights, plans, progress updates and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders, including executive leadership and investment teams.

• Identify and manage dependencies, risks and change impacts across multiple workstreams and business functions.

• Support organisational design, capability building and change management to help embed improvements and sustain results.

• Manage project teams and external advisers, ensuring high-quality outputs, effective collaboration and delivery to agreed timelines.

• Coach and develop colleagues, promoting structured problem-solving, analytical rigour and a results-focused approach.

• Contribute to proposals, client or portfolio company relationships, and the development of value creation methodologies and tools.

Required skills and experience (value creation and business transformation)

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in value creation, strategy, performance improvement, transformation, corporate development, transaction advisory or a similar analytical environment.

• Significant experience in value creation, management consulting, private equity operations, corporate strategy, business transformation or a related field.

• Experience leading strategic or operational improvement programmes and delivering measurable financial or business outcomes.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to assess performance, develop business cases and quantify value opportunities.

• Experience conducting structured analysis across financial, operational, customer and market data to develop practical recommendations.

• Knowledge of value creation levers such as revenue growth, pricing, cost optimisation, procurement, productivity and working capital improvement.

• Demonstrable ability to develop implementation plans and oversee delivery across multiple functions and workstreams.

• Experience engaging and influencing senior executives and working effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.

• Strong project and programme management skills, including governance, risk management, benefits tracking and change delivery.

• Advanced analytical skills and confidence using spreadsheets, financial models and business performance data.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis and recommendations clearly.

• Experience managing teams, developing colleagues and coordinating external advisers or specialist partners.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and maintain momentum in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with business intelligence, planning or project management tools is desirable.

• Willingness to travel to business locations or client sites as required.

Qualifications and professional attributes (senior value creation leadership)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or another relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Postgraduate qualification, professional finance accreditation or relevant project management certification is desirable.

• Strategic and analytical, with sound judgement and a practical approach to solving complex business problems.

• Commercially minded and focused on translating analysis into sustainable, measurable outcomes.

• Collaborative and credible, able to build trust and influence stakeholders without relying on formal authority.

• Resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and respond to changing priorities.

• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance high-level thinking and hands-on delivery.

• Committed to responsible business practices, effective change management and the long-term success of the organisations supported.

What we offer (career development and working environment)

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact strategic and operational improvement programmes.

• Exposure to senior leadership teams and a broad range of business challenges.

• Support for professional development, leadership growth and continued learning.

• A collaborative environment that values analytical rigour, practical delivery and diverse perspectives.

How to apply (application process and equal opportunities)

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant value creation, transformation or consulting experience, including examples of initiatives you have led and the outcomes achieved. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.