Performance Improvement & Restructuring - Margin Improvement Strategy, Design, and Realization
What We Do?
Performance Improvement & Restructuring (PI&R) team delivers large, complex engagements that identify, design, and implement innovative solutions to support performance improvement, margin transformation, and restructuring programs. These programs typically accompany structural changes in a client's business and operating model.
Within Margin Improvement Strategy, Design, and Realization we focus on identifying and prioritizing strategic initiatives that reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency to improve performance and profitability. This includes optimizing workforce efficiency and effectiveness by refining the operating model, service delivery model, and organizational structure. We also support the development of transformation roadmaps and build business cases to justify large-scale transformation initiatives across key levers to drive sustainable margin improvement. We establish a Transformation Management Office (TMO) to build the required structures, processes, and tools to effectively manage the initiatives and track the benefits which drive the clients large-scale transformation.
Role Responsibilities
As a Consultant, you will be responsible for owning and delivering workstreams, managing client interactions independently, and leveraging your experience to build your network.
Day to day responsibilities include
Analyze financial and operational data to identify, assess, and prioritize margin improvement opportunities across revenue, cost, and operational levers.
Compare client performance against industry peers to highlight gaps and best practices.
Design tailored strategies and action plans to address identified margin improvement opportunities, leveraging industry best practices and innovative approaches.
Develop and review financial models to quantify the impact of proposed initiatives on margins and overall profitability.
Prepare and deliver clear, insightful presentations and reports to communicate findings, recommendations, and progress to clients and internal teams.
Design and implement processes to track initiative progress, measure value realization, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
Lead workstreams or specific project components, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within scope.
Support organizational change by developing communication plans, training materials, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Mentor and guide analysts and junior team members, providing feedback and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Key Capabilities for Practitioners
Experience in:
o Operating Model Design & Transformation
o Service Delivery Model Design
o Revenue/Cost/Margin Optimization
o Digital Transformation
Knowledge of revenue, cost, and margin levers for any of the below industries
o Life Sciences & Healthcare
o Consumer
o Financial Services & Insurance
o Technology, Media & Telecom
o Energy, Resources & Industrials
o Private Equity
Ability to measure and report value realization (e.g., cost savings, revenue uplift, efficiency gains).
Understanding of Direct vs. indirect costs, Labor productivity, Supply chain expenses, Capital investments etc.
Familiarity with Industry benchmarks, trends, and best practices
Ability to interpret financial statements, cost structures, and operational data with experience in basic statistics, and financial calculations.
Tools
o Modeling, advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization in Excel
o Creating clear, executive-level presentations in PowerPoint
o Basic familiarity with Tableau, Power BI or similar data management tools
o Project management tools like MS Project, Smartsheets, Jira etc.
Ability to prioritize & manage multiple workstreams and deadlines while ensuring accuracy in analysis and deliverables.
Experience in change management, project documentation (charters, and decision logs) & ensuring compliance.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications
| Function | Deloitte Consulting Services LLP |
| Offering Portfolio | Performance Improvement & Restructuring (Strategy & Transactions) |
| Job Level | Consultant |
| Education Requirements | MBA is mandatory. Engineering undergrad is a plus but not mandatory |
| Professional Experience | 2 3 years of relevant experience for Consultants |
| Job Location | Bengaluru / Chennai / Gurgaon / Hyderabad / Mumbai / Pune |
Preferred Qualifications
Consulting Background
Performance Improvement & Restructuring advisory experience
Turnaround / Transformation project experience
About Company
Deloitte is a global professional services firm that provides a wide range of services, including audit and assurance, consulting, tax, risk management, and financial advisory. With a presence in over 150 countries and a network of member firms, Deloitte serves clients across various industries, helping them solve complex business challenges, improve operations, and innovate. Known for its expertise in management consulting, technology solutions, and strategy, Deloitte is one of the Big Four accounting firms and is recognized for its commitment to quality, integrity, and making an impact in the marketplace.