Private Equity
Sydney
Interim prospect

An established alternative investment manager is seeking an experienced Portfolio Operations and Turnaround Specialist to work alongside its investment team and portfolio company boards.

This is a hands-on role focused on driving performance improvement and business recovery across a portfolio of lower mid-market businesses.

You will work closely with founders and management teams to identify underperformance, stabilise cash flow, develop recovery plans and deliver sustainable improvements in business performance.

Key Responsibilities
Lead rapid assessments of underperforming businesses, identifying financial, operational and commercial challenges.
Develop and execute 100-day turnaround and stabilisation plans.
Take ownership of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital improvement.
Drive cost reduction, margin improvement and operational efficiencies.
Manage engagement with lenders, advisers, boards and senior management.
Assess management capability and provide interim executive or board-level support where required.
Advise the investment team on turnaround strategies, investment risks, value creation and exit options.





You will be an experienced turnaround, restructuring or private equity operations qualified with a proven track record of improving business performance in mid-market organisations.

Ideally, you will bring:
6+ years’ experience in turnaround, restructuring advisory, consulting or private equity operations.
A track record of stabilising liquidity and delivering earnings recovery.
Robust financial skills, including cash flow forecasting, financial modelling and lender negotiations.
Experience working with boards, lenders, founders and senior management teams.
An understanding of private equity-backed businesses and investment value creation.

Personal Attributes

You are commercially astute, hands-on and decisive, with the ability to build trust quickly and influence at all levels. You thrive in challenging environments, remain calm under pressure and have a solid bias towards action and results.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Victoria Biggs at [email protected]. All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.

📌 Portfolio Operations Director Haymarket
🏢 Platinum Pacific Partners
📍 Haymarket