Portage Point Partners

Senior Associate, Performance Improvement

Portage Point Partners
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeGurgaon • IndiaSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, operational improvement, and data analysis to support commercial and operational due diligence. Proven ability to prepare client-ready materials and collaborate effectively with stakeholders in high-pressure environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial ModelingOperational ImprovementData AnalysisClient-Facing ExperienceAdvanced Excel Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support commercial and operational due diligence, including deep-dive analysis of commercial opportunities, cost structures, working capital and operational KPIs
  • Perform detailed data analysis and root-cause diagnostics across procurement, supply chain, manufacturing and SG&A
  • Build and maintain financial and operational models, including cash flow, liquidity and cost-saving tracking tools
  • Assist in developing 100-day plans and value creation roadmaps with defined initiatives and impact estimates
  • Track and report value capture initiatives, including savings realization and EBITDA impact
  • Prepare client-ready materials for global stakeholders under tight timelines
  • Partner with senior executives, private equity firms, lenders, lawyers and other related buyers
  • Collaborate with U.S.-based teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution across time zones
  • Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CA preferred
  • Experience working with U.S.-based private equity or corporate clients
  • Willing to relocate to or be primarily present in Gurgaon
  • At least three years of experience in consulting, transaction advisory or corporate strategy / operations
  • Strong exposure to operational improvement, cost reduction or restructuring environments
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with large datasets and financial modeling required
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
  • Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
  • High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
  • Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to senior leadership
  • Long-term growth in a high-performance environment
  • Participation in live engagements from the outset
  • Collaboration with U.S.-based teams across time zones
  • High-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

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Hard Skills
Financial ModelingData AnalysisCost ReductionOperational KPIsCash Flow TrackingLiquidity AnalysisSavings RealizationEBITDA Impact TrackingRoot-Cause Diagnostics100-Day Plans Development
Soft Skills
Superior Communication SkillsAttention to DetailOwnership MindsetResponsivenessAbility to Thrive in Fast-Moving Teams
Certifications & Qualifications
MBACA
Industry Keywords
Private EquityConsultingTransaction AdvisoryCorporate StrategyOperational Improvement