Manager Performance Improvement

Manager Performance Improvement

Do you want to help organizations navigate performance improvement and turnaround situations? Are you looking for a role where you work closely with clients on performance improvement, cashmanagementand operating model redesign?

In our Performance and Restructuring team, you willdrive changeatunder-performing Dutch and European companies on complex transformation challenges. You will work on assignments with a direct impact on the future of the business and its stakeholders, ranging from family-run organizations to listed multinationals. In this role, you combine strategic insight, financialanalysisand performance improvement execution. You will also collaborate closely with specialists across Deals,Strategy & andConsulting.

This is whatyou’lldo

You will be part of an inclusive team working on challenging and meaningful client assignments at the intersection of transformation,restructuringand performance improvement. Together with colleagues and clients, you will work in an environment where collaboration,coachingand delivering sustainable results are central.

As aManager, you will support clients facing significant pressure toadapttheir business and operating models. You will work across a broad range of performance improvement assignments and help organizations deliver sustainable improvements in areas such as cost reduction, cashmanagementand working capital management. You translate complex analyses into practical recommendations and support clients inimplementingand delivering change initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strong understanding of client challenges to contribute insight and value to transformationprogrammes;

• Analysecomplex information and translate it into structured, pragmatic recommendations, for example inperformance improvementopportunities, rapidcostreductionand operating modelredesign;

• Drive the implementation oftheserecommendationtogether with the client and the teamin a rapid but sustainable fashion;

• Perform cashflow sensitivity analysis, financialbaseliningand forecast reviews, and prepare presentations and reports for key stakeholders such as Board members and seniormanagement;

• Build strong clientrelationshipsandsupport the further build-out of the practiceviacommercial initiatives. 

You recognize yourself in this

We are looking for candidates with experience of supporting clients throughout the performance improvement lifecycle from strategic opportunity assessment and planning through to supporting the delivery of specific initiatives.

Furthermore:

• You bring experience fromoperations, advisory or ideally both, witha strong foundationin both financial and operationalanalytics;

• You are analytical and able to turn complex challenges into structured and actionablesolutions;

• You work effectively with a range of stakeholders, stay effective in a changingenvironmentand actively contribute to the development of colleagues and teams aroundyou;

• You have experience with topics such as working capital, supply chainoptimisation,andcashmanagement;

• You have worked on complex performance improvement programmesand are confident in stakeholdermanagement;

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English, and you can clearly synthesize analysis into presentations and reports.

What we offer

With us,you’llhave the chance to be yourself,perform atyour best in a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network. We offer you, among other things: 

• A competitive salary based on your experience, an annual bonus (depending on results and personal development), and the opportunity togrow;

• A motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions arecentral;

• A wide range of tailored training via our AI-based Growth Center, linked to skills and goals and focused on professional growth and leadershipdevelopment;

• Choose the mobilityoptionthat suits you best: an electric lease car or a mobility allowance for your business travel costs, plus access to various mobility providers via one convenientapp;

• 32vacation days and theoptiontopurchaseadditionaldays;

• At PwC, your well-being is our priority.That’swhy we offer a personal well-being budget to help you grow in physical and mental health, as well as access to the well-being platformOpenUp;

• You’llwork on challenging and meaningful client projects, usecutting-edgetechnology such asAI-tools, learn from the best, and receive support through coaching. Together, we work as an inclusive team to make a realimpact;

• You work at client locations and our office, with flexibility for hybrid working where possible;

• A monthly net expense allowance for internet and othercosts;

• YoungPwC:You’llhave the chance to network and exchange knowledge. The experience and tips from colleagues willgreatly benefityou as a young PwC professional and help you achieve yourambitions;

• Possibility toparticipatein projects of communities such as I&D, art initiatives, Giving Backetc;

• Fun extras such as various informalcompanyand team activities.

These are just a handful of our terms of employment. Find more information on ourwebsite. 

Getting started at PwC 

Are you interested in this vacancy? Then let us know what motivates you and fill in your details. Afterwe’vereceived your application,  

• You’llimmediatelyreceive confirmation in yourinbox;

• If your qualifications match the profile that we have in mind, thenwe’llcontact you within twoweeks;

• If everyone is enthusiastic,we’llschedule an online assessment. Depending on the result,you'llreceive an invitation foran initialinterview. Clickherefor more information about the application process. 

If you would like more detailed information about this position at PwC,don'thesitate to contact us.Recruiter Tess Uljee will be happy to help you!

Tess Uljee, Talent Acquisition Specialist – Experienced Hires,[email protected]

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