Senior Associate (m/f/d), Private Equity – CFO Services & Controlling

Alvarez & Marsal; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive training

Well-being support

Merit-based progression

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm seeking a Senior Associate in CFO Services (Private Equity Performance Improvement) in Germany. The role focuses on Controlling, FP&A, and management reporting in PE portfolio contexts, delivering measurable financial improvements.

You will join a team that values analytical rigor, client impact, and a hands-on, non-hierarchical approach, working closely with management and investors across fast-paced engagements.

Qualifikationen

• Experience from an internationally operating consulting firm.
• 2+ years in Controlling, FP&A or management reporting in a corporate environment; Private Equity portfolio exposure is a plus.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear outputs.
• Client-facing experience and ability to work under time pressure.

Aufgaben

• Support CFO Services engagements in Private Equity portfolio companies, focusing on Controlling, FP&A, management reporting and financial performance management.
• Design and implement KPI frameworks, management dashboards and performance steering tools.
• Conduct financial diagnostics to identify weaknesses and develop target operating models.
• Contribute to working capital optimisation, liquidity management and cash forecasting.
• Develop high-quality client deliverables including models, presentations and roadmaps.
• Manage workstreams and mentor junior colleagues; own key business processes.
• Promote a team environment where diverse ideas and opinions are encouraged.

Kenntnisse

Controlling

FP&A

Management reporting

Financial modelling

German-English bilingual

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is aglobalconsultingfirm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. Wetake a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems andassistingthem in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positivelyimpactour clients and shape ourindustry. 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.

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is aglobalconsultingfirm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. Wetake a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems andassistingthem in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positivelyimpactour clients and shape ourindustry. 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.

The Team

A&M’s CFO Services team, part of the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice in Germany, is looking to hire talented professionals at Senior Associate (m/f/d) level with a strong background in Controlling or/and Financial Planning & Analysis and hands-on consulting experience. The team advises Private Equity investors and their portfolio companies on financial performance, reporting and transformation topics, working directly alongside management teams to create measurable impact.
The ideal candidates combine deep Controlling or Fexpertise with the structured problem-solving and client delivery skills developed in a consulting environment. They are comfortable working in fast-paced project settings, contributing analytically as well as communicating findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

How you will contribute

• Support CFO Services engagements in Private Equity portfolio companies, with a focus on Controlling, FP&A, management reporting and financial performance management
• Design and implement KPI frameworks, management dashboards and performance steering tools tailored to the client’s business model and investor reporting requirements
• Conduct financial diagnostics to identify weaknesses in existing Controlling and reporting structures, and develop target operating models to address them
• Contribute to working capital optimisation, liquidity management and cash forecasting workstreams as part of broader CFO Services engagements
• Develop high-quality client deliverables including analytical models, management presentations and implementation roadmaps -
• Manage workstreams, including leading/mentoring junior A&M colleagues and client staff, and own key business processes to solve client's problems
• Promote a team environment where diverse ideas and opinions are encouraged

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from an internationally operating consulting firm, reflecting strong performance and career progression
• Additional experience of at least 2/3 years in Controlling, financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or management reporting, gained in a corporate environment; experience in Private Equity portfolio companies is a plus
• Strong analytical and modelling skills and the ability to structure complex financial information and translate it into clear, decision-ready outputs
• Ability to work effectively in client-facing project environments, managing own workstreams and contributing to team deliverables under time pressure
• Hands-on, non-hierarchical working style with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to collaborate across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English; ability to present findings clearly and confidently to senior management and investors
• Objective, fact-based approach to problem-solving
• Strong values and integrity, leading by example and inspiring confidence in colleagues and clients
• Master's degree from an accredited university, preferably with a focus on Finance, Economics or Business Administration, or any other relevant field

Your journey at A&M

Werecognizethatour people are the driving force behind our success, which is why weprioritizeanemployeeexperience thatfosterseachperson’sunique professional and personal development. Our robustperformancedevelopment processpromotescontinuous learning,rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy.With top-notch training andon-the-joblearning opportunities, you canacquirenew skills and advance your career.

Weprioritizeyour 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 aspectsof working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.