7-10 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial due diligence, restructuring, investment banking, or private equity.
Proficient in building financial models and using data analytics tools.
Strong presentation skills for communicating complex financial analyses.
Graduate degree in accounting, finance, or economics preferred but not required.
CPA or CFA certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
Guide team members in data collection and ensure comprehensive information pursuit.
Lead client interviews to uncover diverse stakeholder perspectives.
Identify knowledge gaps and challenge established assumptions.
Forecast liquidity needs and assess financial process efficiencies.
Present issues and opportunities clearly to clients.
Own project workstreams and ensure logical project timelines and deliverables.
Create actionable plans to enhance working capital and improve process transparency.
Benefits
Opportunity for leadership and mentorship within a dynamic team.
Engagement in innovative problem solving with a focus on financial improvement.
Exposure to high-level discussions with senior management and board members.
Potential for professional development through diverse project experiences.
Full Job Description
PEPI - CFO Services - Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Data Collection, Validation and Analysis
Guide team members in information gathering approach and ensure all relevant sources of information are pursued
Guide and lead client interviews, ask inquisitive questions and understand different stakeholders' perspective
Identify knowledge gaps, guide the team to challenge status quo, validate, disprove and/or develop better assumptions
Identify key business challenges, accurately forecast liquidity needs, pinpoint financial/accounting process inefficiencies and assess the organization's design, roles and team
Ensure issues and opportunities are clearly and concisely presented
Understanding accounting and finance process flows and how information is consolidated into the general ledger, to ensure improvement and value creation
Project Management and Implementation
Ability to own and complete a workstream based on the pillars of services CFO Services provides
Ensure that project approach, timeline and deliverables are logical, reasonable and accurate
Set and communicate client's expectation consistently
Employ actionable plans (e.g. create initiatives to optimize working capital, instill a liquidity focused culture, improve transparency in processes and organizations)
Identify risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with client
Ability to identify where the pillars of services CFO Services provides are not functioning
Leadership
Leverage previous experience to guide and promote team to think innovatively
Recognize the current skill set of team members and maximize their level of contribution
Share knowledge and experience, provide coaching to teammates
Financial Acumen
Ability to build and review various financial models, provide valuable financial analysis and evaluate accounting treatments
Ability to provide valuable insight and improvement initiatives to senior management and board members
ACCREDITION/EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (accounting, finance, economics) preferred but not required
7-10 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private Equity
Proficient financial models, data analytics programs, and presentation skills
CPA, CFA, or Master's Degree Preferred but not Required
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.
