Senior Director / Director - Private Equity Performance Improvement - Sweden

Om jobbet

Description
About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

A&M's PEPI practice works with private equity investors and their portfolio companies to deliver independent analysis and end-to-end services across the investment lifecycle. The team specializes in operational and commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, performance improvement, and transformation. A&M's proprietary Rapid Results Program helps quickly assess business process risks and identify key areas impeding performance.
This role offers the opportunity to work with PE-owned portfolio companies, addressing underperformance, reorganization, and repositioning challenges, while maximizing value for stakeholders.

How you will contribute

• Lead a wide range of projects, including operational/commercial due diligence, post-merger integration, performance improvement, and interim management.
• Advise and implement performance improvement programs for major corporations across various industries.
• Evaluate cost reduction and revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Oversee post-acquisition work to ensure operational due diligence (ODD) findings are realized quickly and effectively.
• Develop and execute 100-day plans, ensuring clarity, ownership, and delivery of growth and cost reduction goals.
• Support PE-owned businesses in improving financial and operational performance.
• Work on complex operational issues, including manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, and purchasing.
• Contribute to business development, including creating successful pitches and transitioning from diagnostic phases to implementation work.
• Develop and implement new operating plans to improve business performance.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience working with private equity-backed portfolio companies, with expertise in transformation, PMI, and due diligence.
• Extensive knowledge of international operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, purchasing, and logistics.
• Track record of delivering major assignments at pre- and post-deal stages.
• Strong understanding of operational KPIs, balanced scorecards, and continuous improvement processes.
• Expertise in LEAN production philosophy and holistic performance improvement projects.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage leadership teams in high-pressure situations.
• Degree from an accredited university.
• Fluency in Swedish and English (business level).

Desirable:

• MBA or financial qualification.
• Additional European languages.
• Cross-sector experience in industries such as telecommunications, automotive, manufacturing, energy, retail, consumer goods, transport, business services, or healthcare.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.