Private Equity as a Service Manager

Founded in 2013, arKap is an advisory firm headquartered in Zurich (CH) with offices in Lugano (Q1 ‘26) and Torino (IT). Our firm supports European SMEs and Principal Investors on Corporate Finance and strategy matters to support their growth.

Our services are focused and committed on value generation for our clients.

Overview of the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious professional to join our team as a Manager starting from Q1 '26. In this role, you will work with clients to develop forecasts, business plans, and financial control models, supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will be able to operate with a high degree of independence, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality financial insights that drive growth and performance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Work closely with partners on business development initiatives and thought leadership projects.
• Manage projects with a high degree of independence, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Prepare business plans, budgets, and financial forecasts to support clients in evaluating investments, financing, and growth opportunities.
• Develop and manage management control systems, including KPIs, variance analyses, and performance monitoring tools.
• Build financial models to simulate scenarios and support strategic decisions.
• Provide advisory support to entrepreneurs, CFOs, and management teams on financial planning and control.
• Deliver clear and concise presentations and reports to clients.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 2–3 years of professional experience as chartered accountant.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proven ability to work with Excel and accounting softwares.
• Solid understanding of accounting, business planning, budgeting, and financial performance analysis.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with client-facing experience.
• Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related discipline (a master’s degree or professional qualification is a plus).
• Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving attitude.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Clear career path in a fast-growing firm, with a clear track to equity.
• The opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with clients across industries.
• Exposure to senior management and entrepreneurs, with a direct impact on strategic decisions.
• A dynamic and collaborative environment, where autonomy and initiative are highly valued.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Compensation package aligned with experience and performance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply send CV (ref. PEMI) to people@arkap.ch