Turnaround & Restructuring - Senior Vice President

AlixPartners; Paris; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AlixPartners is seeking a Senior Vice President to join our Turnaround & Restructuring Services in Paris. The role involves advising senior executives and leading teams through complex transformations with rapid execution and sound judgement.

The candidate will lead engagements for corporate and private equity clients, develop turnaround strategies focused on value creation, and manage cash flow and liquidity assessments across France and Europe. English and French fluency are required.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of professional experience in restructuring, turnaround, performance improvement or corporate transformation.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Degree from a leading engineering school or business school.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and operational restructuring engagements for corporate and private equity clients.
• Advise executive management teams, boards, lenders and investors on critical business situations.
• Develop and implement turnaround strategies focused on value creation and sustainable performance improvement.
• Lead cash management, liquidity assessments and short‑term cash flow modelling.
• Review and challenge business plans, financial forecasts and restructuring options.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and contribute to business development activities across France and Europe.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Business development

Leadership

Education

Engineering or business degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About AlixPartners At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges facing businesses today. Our global team of experienced consultants combines deep industry expertise with execution excellence to deliver lasting results for clients — when it really matters.

About AlixPartners At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges facing businesses today. Our global team of experienced consultants combines deep industry expertise with execution excellence to deliver lasting results for clients — when it really matters. Our Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS) practice works alongside companies, investors and stakeholders to stabilise performance, preserve value and accelerate transformation in high‑pressure situations. Whether supporting financial restructurings, operational turnarounds or complex performance improvement programmes, our teams are recognised for delivering pragmatic solutions with measurable impact.

The Opportunity

As our Paris team continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Vice President to join our Turnaround & Restructuring Services practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging situations facing leading French and international businesses. You will advise senior executives, shareholders, lenders and investors, while leading high‑performing teams through complex transformations requiring rapid execution and sound judgement.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, hands‑on leader who combines strong analytical capabilities with excellent client leadership and a passion for delivering tangible results.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Lead financial and operational restructuring engagements for corporate and private equity clients.
• Advise executive management teams, boards, lenders and investors on critical business situations.
• Develop and implement turnaround strategies focused on value creation and sustainable performance improvement.
• Lead cash management, liquidity assessments and short‑term cash flow modelling.
• Review and challenge business plans, financial forecasts and restructuring options.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and contribute to business development activities across France and Europe.

What You’ll Bring

• 8–15 years of professional experience in restructuring, turnaround, performance improvement or corporate transformation.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and managing senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong financial analysis and financial modelling capabilities, including deep understanding of financial statements and cash flow management.
• Strong commercial mindset with an established professional network and business development capabilities.
• Degree from a leading engineering school or business school.
• Fluency in both French and English is required. Additional European languages are a plus.

What Makes You Successful

• Pragmatic, hands‑on and execution‑focused.
• Comfortable operating in demanding, fast‑paced and ambiguous environments.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• A confident communicator able to influence senior executives.
• Passionate about developing people and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Additional Information

This role is based in Paris and involves regular travel to client sites across France and Europe.

Applicants must be authorised to work in France and be able to travel throughout the European Union.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.