Senior Associate: Operations Group/Transformation Services

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate to join their dynamic team in Phoenix. This role focuses on driving operational improvements and cost efficiencies for private equity firms. You will engage in transformational projects, utilizing your analytical skills to identify high-impact opportunities for EBITDA and cash flow enhancements. With a strong emphasis on leadership development and career advancement, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. Join a collaborative environment that values integrity and diversity, and make a significant impact on client success while advancing your professional journey.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 4-7+ years in consulting or industry with a focus on cost reduction.
• Experience in margin management and organizational structure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost reduction programs across organizations.
• Develop strategic recommendations based on data analysis.

Skills

Data Analysis

Cost Reduction Strategies

Consulting Experience

Organizational Effectiveness

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Senior Associate: Operations Group/Transformation Services

Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States
Date Posted: Feb 20, 2025

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Senior Associate: Operations Group/Transformation Services

(OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – Transformation Services (TS) team in various locations throughout the U.S. With more than 10,000 professionals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation.

A&M’s Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice focuses on serving private equity firms by improving operating results at their portfolio companies.

Our professionals are aligned with a PEPI service line to promote the development of deep functional skills & experiences and to maximize our ability to tailor solutions to solve our clients' business issues.

Our PEPI services include:

• Transformation Services
• Interim Management
• M&A Services
• Supply Chain
• CFO Services

A&M PEPI’s Transformation Services is a holistic, cross-functional approach that focuses on quickly identifying high impact opportunities for EBITDA and cash flow improvements across the entire organization. TS is a growing business targeting high growth in the next 2-4 years. We offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills.

Professional experience:

• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, opinions or facts.
• Identifying opportunities to significantly reduce cost structure by changing business leadership structure, sales and sales support staffing levels, business unit and functional management structure, and improvements to efficiency of all major back-office functions.
• Implementing programs to reduce cost structure, including changes to roles and responsibilities, implementation of supporting processes, and execution of workforce reductions.
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations.
• Hands on experience through consulting projects or engagement in at least one of the following areas:
  • Margin management, pricing, product rationalization
  • Sales & operations planning
  • Sourcing and global supply chain
  • Organizational structure and effectiveness
  • Non-labor cost efficiency
  • Process improvement and performance management metrics / KPIs
  • SG&A cost reduction
  • Working capital and cash management

Qualifications:

• 4-7+ years of professional industry or consulting experience implementing operating expense cost reduction programs.
• Depth in a particular industry vertical a PLUS (e.g., industrial, business services, distribution, consumer products and retail)

The salary range is $100,000-$170,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Full-time Positions and Part-time Positions Over 30 hours

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.