Value Creation Manager
Compensation: €85k - €100k base + Up to 25% bonus + benefits
Location: Berlin
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The Opportunity
Finatal are retained by an international, Tier 1 private equity–backed leader in real estate and financial services solutions which requires a Value Creation Manager (German speaker) to support its next phase of growth. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone in consulting (at Associate/ Senior Associate / Consultant level or equivalent) to move into a hands-on role within a private equity-backed business.
Operating across 14+ countries, the group delivers technology-enabled services spanning valuation, risk & advisory, data intelligence, and software platforms. With a strong emphasis on proprietary technology and data-driven insights, the business is well-positioned for continued expansion.
This is a high-visibility role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and shareholders, alongside the opportunity to shape and execute strategic initiatives within a fast-growing, international environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Global Head of Value Creation (Executive Committee member), with close interaction with global business unit leaders, you will play a central role in driving strategic initiatives across the group—particularly within its software and valuation/advisory platforms in Germany.
Key responsibilities include:
* Partnering with senior stakeholders to define and execute strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and delivery
* Monitoring and evaluating value creation programmes, assessing financial and operational impact and ROI
* Leading a flagship AI-enabled automation programme central to the evolution of the group’s core product offering
* Producing high-quality strategic reporting for senior leadership, synthesising financial, operational, and performance data
* Conducting ad-hoc strategic and financial analyses to support decision-making
* Preparing clear, compelling materials for executive audiences, including presentations and recommendations
This role operates in a fast-paced, international setting and offers significant scope for impact and career progression.
The Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
* 4–5+ years’ experience in strategy consulting (top-tier, Big 4 strategy, or leading boutiques) and/or within a private equity–backed business
* Exposure to software, technology, or data-led business models
* Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation or innovation initiatives
* Strong financial acumen, including experience with financial modelling
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with executive presence
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills (Think-cell and Power BI advantageous)
* Native German speaker with fluent English; additional European languages are a plus