Associate, Restructuring | Corporate Finance

FTI Consulting Italy S.r.l.; Milano; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting Italy S.r.l. in Milan is seeking a talented Associate for our Corporate Finance Restructuring team. You'll manage day-to-day project activities and contribute to financial restructuring advisory, due diligence, and contingency planning.

You'll build financial models, conduct analyses, and communicate results to the case manager and client. The role requires a numerate degree and strong modeling and communication skills, with willingness to travel and work in cross-border settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in restructuring within a consulting firm.
• Degree in a numerate subject.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day project management of restructuring engagements.
• Prepare, test and review financial models and business plans.
• Analyze variances and identify drivers of underperformance.
• Present findings to case managers and clients.
• Support cross-border engagements and travel as needed.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in a numerate subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

Our Corporate Finance team focus on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional tests faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

Typical Restructuring team assignments include lead financial restructuring advisory; financial, operational, and commercial due diligence; business reviews; cash and working capital management; valuation; contingency planning and insolvency.

Within that context, we are currently seeking a talented and ambitious Associate to join our leading Restructuring team in Milan.

What You’ll Do

Day-to-day project management of the engagement involving:

• Assist in business reviews through investigating historical and future financial performance
• Preparing, testing and reviewing business plans and financial models
• Undertaking variance / bridge analysis, identify reasons for underperformance
• Develop a broad understanding of full suite of offerings e.g. contingency planning and insolvency appointments
• Forming initial views and opinions on analyses, before sharing them with case manager
• Communicating findings, including report writing and oral presentations
• Ability to build detailed three statement financial models and have confidence in excel modelling
• Confidence to interact with the finance function, question Management assumptions and to Interrogating & diligence financial analysis

What You Will Need to Succeed

• A strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment with minimal supervision
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Strong communication skills, and keenness to network/attend events
• Impeccable research, quantitative and analytical skills, especially in explaining market events
• Working knowledge of deal structuring and closing principals
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to organise and track overlapping tasks and assignments, with frequent priority changes
• Ability to travel and work on cross border situations

Basic Qualifications

• Relevant Restructuring experience in a Consulting firm
• Educated to degree level in a numerate subject (or equivalent)

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

With more than 8,200+ employees located in 32 countries and territories around the globe, we are the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. Our experts have led organizations, shaped policy, driven investigations, managed crises, advised world leaders and built businesses from the ground up. Learn more about the work we do and how we're helping clients around the world turn their biggest challenges and opportunities into stories of success. Learn more about our impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where our people can grow and achieve their full potential.

To learn more about FTI Consulting, visit www.fticonsulting.com/careers and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.