Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
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The Team
Our Performance Improvement team provides Business Transformation and Performance Improvement Services to Corporates, Investors, and their portfolio companies, delivering –
- Performance improvement via cost reduction and revenue growth programmes
- Large, complex organizational restructuring and business transformation
- Rapid Results Program, which helps to quickly and effectively assess business process management risks and identify key areas impeding performance
How You Will Contribute
We are looking for a senior associate to join our working capital team. Considering the pace of targeted growth, we are keen to find a person who is entrepreneurial, driven by a passion to drive significant growth, is comfortable with ambiguity, will roll up the sleeves and be hands on to get things done and can be independent requiring limited cover.
- Support in executing Working Capital engagements, including working capital optimization opportunities, strategy and process optimization programs, and cash positioning
- Design and implement strategies to enhance cash flow, decrease inventory levels, and streamline accounts receivable and payable processes
- Analyze historical transactional, financial, and market data to identify improvement opportunities and quantify potential benefits
- Proficiency in developing outside-in perspectives and benchmarking liquidity and working capital performance using public data, industry trends, and market insights
- Present analyses, recommendations, and deliverables to clients, clearly communicating assumptions, methodologies, and business implications
- Contribute to business development by supporting proposal development and participating in client presentations for new opportunities
- Continuously enhance technical and industry knowledge in Working Capital, cash flow forecasting, and financial modeling to deliver leading practices
- Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering the development of their analytical capabilities and understanding of consulting methodologies
- Demonstrate strong project execution capabilities, leveraging operational analytics, structured problem-solving, project management, and solution implementation to deliver measurable client outcomes
- Apply hands-on experience in data analysis and visualization using Power BI, Alteryx, Advanced Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
- Foster strong, long-lasting relationships with clients to achieve high satisfaction and retain their business
Qualifications
- 3-8 years of strong experience in analyzing large transactional datasets to build segmentation models and identify value creation opportunities using Power BI, Alteryx/SQL, and Microsoft Office
- Must be proficient in Power BI, Alteryx/SQL, and Microsoft Office; knowledge of Python/R, VBA, and Snowflake/Databricks is an added advantage
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis, cash flow forecasting, and financial modeling
- Experience in delivering consulting solutions with specialized knowledge in Working Capital
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and to lead cross-functional teams
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments and to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.
