DescriptionAlvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance ImprovementSenior Associate, CFO Services - (Digital Finance) OVERVIEW: A& M's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice works with private equity held portfolio companies and provides 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.Our PEPI CFO Services practice includes the following pillar of services: Liquidity & Working Capital OptimizationStrategic Analytics & PlanningPerformance Measurement & ManagementBusiness TransformationAuxiliary Services: Accounting RemediationPEPI CFO Services Senior Associate, Digital Finance: PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS Digital Finance Transformation Expertise and proven implementation experienceExperience in Assessing Finance and Accounting functions, and implementing Digital technologies to improve efficiency and transparency.Finance & Accounting Process improvement expertise & process automationKnowledge of Digital Finance tools and vendorsExpertise implementing Digital tools for Finance in large public corporations or mid-size PE owned Portfolio Companies.Expertise in building Predictive Forecasting ModelsHypothesis / Scope DevelopmentConnect with client to facilitate information gatheringGuide and facilitate client interviews and ensure all relevant data are considered and pursuedDefine type of analyses needed to prove or disprove assumptions, ensure complete, accurate and timely executionApply industry and functional knowledge identify business drivers and issuesUnderstand and develop framework given project parametersDevelop actionable conclusions from analysesProject Management and ImplementationAbility to lead components of projects with multiple service lines and ability to lead smaller projects independentlyProactively manage client's expectations and minimize risks and negative impacts on projectDevelop straightforward actionable plans and lead individual workstreams independentlyDesign cash generating initiatives, EBITDA improvements, optimal organizational structure to drive client's valueAnticipate risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with clientEngage and work collaboratively with senior management; ability to obtain buy-in from senior management / board members on actionable plansProfessional ExpectationsData Collection, Validation and Analysis Develop information requests based on the specific project scopeLead client interviews and ask the right questions in order to gather meaningful dataIdentify information gaps through trend analysis, pattern recognitionInvestigate beyond the first logical answer and challenge preconceived beliefs with fact-based analyticsDeep dive into all relevant data, improve management reporting, and develop reliable and transparent forecastingDevelop storyline messages using supporting facts and analyses, ensure data and branding standards flows accurately and consistently throughout the presentationProject Management and ImplementationReview and provide inputs to all work products, and ensure that all client deliverables are presented logically and accuratelySet reasonable timelines/expectations and align such with clientDevelop financial models (three statement forecast, liquidity forecasting) and client presentations independently and accuratelyDevelop bespoke solutions with creative approaches during unprecedented timesTeamworkPromote a team environment where diverse ideas and opinions are encouragedShare knowledge and experience, provide coaching to teammatesFinancial AcumenAbility to build various financial models and provide insightful analysesAbility to understand the impacts to profit and balance sheet stemming from impacts to key operating levers QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (accounting, finance, economics) preferred but not requiredExperience in at least two of the following areas: RPA, Predictive Forecasting, Finance Analytics, NLG, data visualization.3-7 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private EquityComplete proficiency in understanding financial models, data analytics, and presentation skillsCPA, CFA, MBA, or Master's Degree Preferred but not Required#LI-LS1Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identityMinimum Salary: 0.00
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