Graduate degree preferred in accounting, finance, or economics
2-4 years relevant experience in finance or related fields
Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in financial modeling and analysis
Understanding of financial statements and cash management
Responsibilities
Identify and validate necessary data for analysis
Develop and compile accurate financial analyses and reports
Execute operational tasks independently for client support
Quality-check own work for logical flow and accuracy
Collaborate with team members and share knowledge
Utilize client software to manage and analyze data
Benefits
Hands-on involvement with private equity firms and portfolio companies
Opportunities to enhance financial and operational knowledge
Exposure to strategic decision-making processes
Collaboration with a skilled team of professionals
Growth through diverse project management experiences
Full Job Description
Description
OVERVIEW:
A&M CFO Services work with private equity held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their businesses. Our goal is to improve transparency to key drivers and business performance, to support increasing cash and EBITDA, and to provide benefits through hands-on involvement in our clients' operations. Our job is to support PE firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible plans and the ability to execute and deliver financial outcomes.
CFO Services Provides the following pillar of services:
Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization
Strategic Analytics & Planning
Performance Measurement & Management
Business Transformation
Auxiliary Services: Accounting Remediation
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Data Collection, Validation and Analysis
Identify, request, and process relevant data and information to complete fact-based analyses
Validate all data used in calculations, reconcile models and reports individually and in aggregate
Think critically, apply rules to independently produce accurate and reliable analyses
Compile findings into cogent and digestible spreadsheet templates and presentation slides
Project Management and Implementation
Execute operational tasks independently (e.g., development of tools / templates for client use, tasks requested by client, slide deck development, etc.)
Quality check one's own work product to ensure that it addresses the subject question, flows logically, and is free from error
Set up tools and to utilize client software / apps to access client data
Teamwork
Collaboratively work with other team members, offer knowledge sharing opportunities
View all interactions as a learning opportunity
Financial Acumen
Possess financial modeling experience and basic understanding of financial statements, treasury and cash management, understand cause / effect relationships to the trial balance accounts
ACCREDITATION /EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (accounting, finance, economics) preferred but not required
2-4 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private Equity
Experience in building integrated financial models and have strong Excel/PowerPoint skills
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About Alvarez & Marsal Europe
Alvarez & Marsal Europe is a management consulting firm that provides a range of services to businesses and organizations. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in London, UK. Alvarez & Marsal Europe's services include corporate restructuring, performance improvement, and transaction advisory services. The company has a global presence, with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Alvarez & Marsal Europe is known for its expertise in turnaround management and has worked with a number of high-profile clients, including Lehman Brothers and Enron.
