Director - CFO Services - Private Equity Performance Improvement

Alvarez & Marsal; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Entrepreneurial culture

Exposure to senior leadership

Merit-based progression

Descripción de la vacante

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Director for its CFO Services team in Madrid. You will lead complex transformation projects, work with CFOs, CEOs, and PE sponsors to assess finance operations, identify improvements, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable results.

This hands-on role combines leadership, problem-solving, client delivery, and team development. Directors contribute to client trust, uphold high standards, and help grow the practice while mentoring teams and

Formación

• 8-12 years of experience in finance transformation or related areas.
• Experience in top-tier consulting, PE-backed environments, or corporate finance leadership.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and client-delivery capabilities.
• Proficient with financial processes, operating models, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication with C-level executives; fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end client engagements from scoping to execution.
• Serve as primary contact for CFOs, finance leaders, and sponsors.
• Design and implement performance improvement initiatives across FP&A, reporting, and close.
• Drive finance transformation through systems, data, and operating model changes.
• Support cash visibility and liquidity optimization initiatives.
• Mentor high-performing project teams and develop client relationships.
• Contribute to business development via proposals and client meetings.
• Ensure quality, timeliness, and impact of all deliverables.
• Collaborate with other A&M service lines as needed.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

English & Spanish

Educación

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CFA/ACA or equivalent

Herramientas

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global professional services firm known for its operational excellence and leadership in turnaround and performance improvement. With more than 12,000 professionals across 40+ countries, we work with organizations to tackle complex business challenges, drive value creation, and deliver sustainable change.

Our Practice - CFO Services

Alvarez & Marsal’s CFO Services team works side by side with CFOs, Finance leadership, and Private Equity sponsors to strengthen the performance and capabilities of the finance function, particularly during periods of change, growth, or underperformance. We combine deep technical knowledge with hands-on execution to help clients deliver improved visibility, control, and performance.

Our Core Service Offerings Include

• Liquidity Management & Working Capital Optimization
• Finance Function Diagnostic & Transformation
• Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting (FP&A)
• Performance Measurement & KPI Development
• Accounting & Reporting Enhancements
• Finance Operating Model & Process Redesign

The Role - Director

As a Director in the CFO Services team, you will take ownership of leading complex transformation projects across our client portfolio. You will work with senior stakeholders—including CFOs, CEOs, and PE sponsors—to assess financial operations, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that deliver measurable results. This is a hands-on role that combines leadership, problem-solving, client delivery, and team development. Directors play a critical role in building client trust, delivering projects to high standards, and contributing to the growth and reputation of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end client engagements, from scoping to execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CFOs, finance leaders, and sponsors
• Design and implement performance improvement initiatives across finance processes (e.g. FP&A, reporting, close cycle, cash flow forecasting)
• Drive finance transformation through systems, data, and operating model changes
• Support cash visibility and liquidity optimization initiatives
• Manage and mentor high‑performing project teams
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development through proposals, pitches, and client meetings
• Ensure the quality, timeliness, and impact of all deliverables
• Collaborate with other A&M service lines as needed (e.g., Transaction Advisory, Restructuring, Digital)

Key Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in finance transformation, performance improvement, transaction services, or related areas
• Experience in top‑tier consulting, Private Equity‑backed environments, or finance leadership roles in corporates
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with a proven ability to lead teams in complex client settings
• Excellent understanding of financial processes, operating models, and performance metrics
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; confident working with C-level executives
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Fluent in English and Spanish (additional languages are a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, ACA or equivalent qualification preferred

What We Offer

• An entrepreneurial and collaborative culture with exposure to senior leadership
• The opportunity to work on high-impact assignments across diverse industries
• A flat structure with merit-based progression and tangible client responsibility