Associate, Corporate Transformation Services

Alvarez & Marsal; Paris; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is expanding its Corporate Transformation Services in Paris, seeking experienced professionals at associate level to deliver enterprise-wide performance improvements. You will support Managing Directors, run financial analyses, and help shape transformation initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.

The role requires fluency in English and French, a top-tier education, and a willingness to travel across the UK and Europe from Day 1.

Qualifications

• Education: graduation from a Tier 1 Business School, Engineer School, or another highly rated Institution
• Possess excellent financial & business acumen, including understanding of financial statements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Some Excel modelling skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize – especially in complex situations
• Previous experience in consulting and/or industry, ideally gained through an operational position
• Must have an ability and willingness to travel (potentially from Day 1) to client sites, across the UK & European regions, at short notice as part of the working week
• Fluency to a business level in both verbal and written English & French is essential
• A persuasive and effective communicator & stakeholder manager who can engage effectively with leadership teams in pressure situations and influence at Board level.

Responsabilités

• Be an active part of the teams directly supporting the Managing Directors and actively contributing to business development. Development activities include pitching C-suite executives (CEOs, CFOs)
• Review financial and operational performance to build diagnosis, identify root causes and provide clarity on underperformance to client leadership; prepare executable action plan.
• Assist on producing financial modelling and analysis including Financial & Operational models and projections.
• Identify and quantify improvement levers jointly with clients, including revised operating plan to improve the business operational performance (plant layouts, production processes, etc.); communicate case for change to client leadership.
• Collaboratively with clients, lead execution of transformation plans to realize EBITDA, Working Capital and other long-term benefits.
• Drive quick initial short-term gains to release cash to invest in longer transformation targets
• Work with CTS clients through the full spectrum of complex issues that arise in operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics and purchasing.

Connaissances

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Excel modelling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Prioritization

Travel willingness

Bilingual English-French

Consulting experience

Stakeholder management

Formation

Top-tier business/engineering education

Description du poste

Description

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

Our established Corporate Transformation Services (CTS) practice focuses on enterprise-wide change to particularly help define and deliver sustainable performance improvements. We help our clients navigate complex transformations, repositioning, integrations, carve-outs, operational turnaround/restructuring. We work for corporations across several industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Tech, FMCG, Hospitality & Leisure, and Energy. Our scope of services includes taking hands-on operational roles in various functions to support our clients when required.

We are expanding our CTS practice in Paris and as a result we have multiple opportunities for experienced Corporate Transformation professionals in our Paris office, at Associate level.

How you will contribute

You will

• Be an active part of the teams directly supporting the Managing Directors and actively contributing to business development. Development activities include pitching C-suite executives (CEOs, CFOs)

• Review financial and operational performance to build diagnosis, identify root causes and provide clarity on underperformance to client leadership; prepare executable action plan.

• Assist on producing financial modelling and analysis including Financial & Operational models and projections.

• Identify and quantify improvement levers jointly with clients, including revised operating plan to improve the business operational performance (plant layouts, production processes, etc.); communicate case for change to client leadership.

• Collaboratively with clients, lead execution of transformation plans to realize EBITDA, Working Capital and other long-term benefits.

• Drive quick initial short-term gains to release cash to invest in longer transformation targets

• Work with CTS clients through the full spectrum of complex issues that arise in operations, including manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics and purchasing.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will possess a proven consulting & ideally corporate background. You will need to be an expert in design and delivery of organizational change and transformational programs at C-suite and board level.

Essential :

• Education: graduation from a Tier 1 Business School, Engineer School, or another highly rated Institution

• Possess excellent financial & business acumen, including understanding of financial statements

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Some Excel modelling skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize – especially in complex situations

• Previous experience in consulting and/or industry, ideally gained through an operational position

• Must have an ability and willingness to travel (potentially from Day 1) to client sites, across the UK & European regions, at short notice as part of the working week

• Fluency to a business level in both verbal and written English & French is essential

• A persuasive and effective communicator & stakeholder manager who can engage effectively with leadership teams in pressure situations and influence at Board level.

Your journey at A&M

We recognise thatour people are the driving force behind our success, which is why weprioritizeanemployee experience 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 can acquire new skills and advance your career.

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