Data Scientist, Digital Finance Transformation (PEPI)

Alvarez & Marsal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability coverage

Paid time off

10 federal holidays

Floating holiday

Parental leave

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Digital Finance Transformation team within PEPI. The role focuses on modernizing finance data environments, automating processes, and building analytics-driven tools that deliver measurable improvements in performance and transparency.

You will collaborate with CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders to design, implement, and operationalize solutions across private equity portfolio companies, leveraging Python, SQL, and modern

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of professional experience; consulting or professional services experience preferred.
• Advanced Python programming experience, including familiarity with machine‑learning libraries such as scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric).
• Experience with ETL/orchestration tools (Dagster, Temporal, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Fivetran, Matillion).
• Demonstrated ability to develop lightweight finance applications using Streamlit or Retool.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting concepts, including forecasting, working‑capital management, and three‑statement modeling.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; proven ability to translate between finance and technology teams.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• assist private equity portfolio companies accelerate digital enablement within the finance function—modernizing data environments, automating processes, and building analytics‑driven tools that create measurable business impact.
• work directly with CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders to design, implement, and operationalize digital solutions that improve performance, transparency, and scalability.

Skills

Python

SQL

Finance knowledge

Communication

Travel

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Snowflake

Databricks

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Dagster

Temporal

Azure Data Factory

AWS Glue

Fivetran

Matillion

Streamlit

Retool

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join the Digital Finance Transformation team within PEPI. The role focuses on modernizing finance data environments, automating processes, and building analytics-driven tools that deliver measurable improvements in performance and transparency.

You will collaborate with CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders to design, implement, and operationalize solutions across private equity portfolio companies, leveraging Python, SQL, and modern