Description & Requirements

About us
Bain & Company is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 65 offices in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry. In 2004, the firm established its presence in the Indian market by opening the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi. The BCC is now known as BCN (Bain Capability Network) with its nodes across various geographies. BCN is an integral and largest unit of (ECD) Expert Client Delivery. ECD plays a critical role as it adds value to Bain's case teams globally by supporting them with analytics and research solutioning across all industries, specific domains for corporate cases, client development, private equity diligence or Bain intellectual property. The BCN comprises of Consulting Services, Knowledge Services and Shared Services. Who you will work with This is a full-time position based in BCN’s Gurugram office and forms an integral part of the Performance Improvement Centre of Expertise (PI CoE). The PI CoE plays a critical role in supporting consulting teams globally by driving cost reduction and optimization efforts through a suite of solutions across areas such as Procurement, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing. We are looking for a high-performing Project Leader to join our Net Working Capital team supporting the Performance Improvement (PI) practice area. This team plays a critical role in driving cost and cash diagnostics, building size of the prize by analyzing client partnering with Bain's consulting teams and subject-matter experts.

What you'll do
In this role, you will lead a team comprising Associates and Analysts to deliver high-impact, client-ready materials primarily focusing on Net Working Capital and Procurement-related cost and cash diagnostics and generate business insights and implications. The position reports into a Manager/Sr. Manager. You will also support the development of intellectual property (IP), thought leadership, internal tool and product development and Bain’s internal capabilities. This requires strong problem-solving skills, an understanding of business operations and cost transformation,



and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across levels.

Key Responsibilities
• Own end to end case delivery of Performance Improvement projects related to Net Working Capital. This includes the following:
• Understanding client data using AP/AR ledgers and customer statements, P&L; statements, ERP Systems, budgeting systems, supplier databases and purchase order systems to design the solution
• Delivering cost optimization initiatives & projects including but not limited to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Delivering Net Working Capital solutions across multiple fronts including payment terms analysis, cash savings lever design, supplier analysis, among others
• Creating/ guiding the team to create outputs and dashboard-based deliverables using PowerPoint, MS Excel, Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI, Gen-AI enabled platforms or similar analytical tools
• Analyze financial statements to identify cost optimization opportunities
• Use benchmarking data (internal and external) to identify and validate value creation opportunities across business units and cost categories
• Drive structured problem solving and storytelling for client situations and ensure alignment with Bain’s quality standards
• Manage client and internal team meetings effectively, present findings to senior leaders and Partners in a clear, compelling manner
• Foster collaboration with other BCN and global teams to ensure integrated proposal development and knowledge sharing
• Ensure high-quality output across workstreams through rigorous quality control and attention to detail
• Interpret data and distill insights with clear business implications and recommendations
• Provide regular, constructive feedback to team members; actively mentor and develop talent for future leadership roles
• Own workstream staffing, monitor team capacity, and proactively resolve any overload or resourcing issues About you
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• Candidate should be a graduate/post-graduate/CA/CPA with strong academic records and relevant experience in Net Working Capital/ Procurement / Supply Chain or performance improvement roles




• For candidates with an undergraduate degree: 5–8 years of relevant experience in working capital, cost transformation, procurement, or performance improvement roles, with a strong academic record
• For candidates with a postgraduate degree: 3–6 years of relevant experience in working capital, cost transformation, procurement, or performance improvement roles, with a strong academic record
• Deep understanding of operational levers (DPO/DSO, cash conversion cycle, supplier payment terms) in cost transformation/ Net Working Capital
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and ability to navigate GL-level data for AP/AR diagnostics
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance problem solving, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client-ready outputs
• Demonstrated ability to own end-to-end proposal workstreams and drive outcomes with minimal supervision under tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies
• Proven experience leading a team of Associates/Analysts, with ability to manage workload distribution and team capacity in a quick-paced, deadline-driven environment What makes us a great place to work We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 12 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents. General Information Job Title Project Leader (Net Working Capital)
- Performance Improvement CoE Job ID 112246 Work Areas Analytics, Data & Research Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) New Delhi

📌 Project Leader (New Delhi)
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