(Senior) Associate (m/f/d), Private Equity – CFO Services & Controlling

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

Description

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action- and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. A&M is different by design: we give people ownership and impact from day one, fuel development through real opportunity, and provide direct access to leaders who invest in our growth. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape our industry. Guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative, globally minded environment is why our people love working at A&M.

About The Role

A&M's CFO Services team, part of the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice in Germany, is looking to hire talented professionals at (Senior) Associate (m/f/d) level with a strong background in Controlling or/and Financial Planning & Analysis and hands-on consulting experience. The team advises Private Equity investors and their portfolio companies on financial performance, reporting and transformation topics, working directly alongside management teams to create measurable impact.

The ideal candidates combine deep Controlling or Fexpertise with the structured problem-solving and client delivery skills developed in a consulting environment. They are comfortable working in fast-paced project settings, contributing analytically as well as communicating findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

How You Will Contribute

• Support CFO Services engagements in Private Equity portfolio companies, with a focus on Controlling, FP&A, management reporting and financial performance management
• Design and implement KPI frameworks, management dashboards and performance steering tools tailored to the client’s business model and investor reporting requirements
• Conduct financial diagnostics to identify weaknesses in existing Controlling and reporting structures, and develop target operating models to address them
• Contribute to working capital optimisation, liquidity management and cash forecasting workstreams as part of broader CFO Services engagements
• Develop high-quality client deliverables including analytical models, management presentations and implementation roadmaps -
• Manage workstreams, including leading/mentoring junior A&M colleagues and client staff, and own key business processes to solve client's problems
• Promote a team environment where diverse ideas and opinions are encouraged

Qualifications

• Relevant experience from an internationally operating consulting firm, reflecting strong performance and career progression
• Additional experience of at least 2/3 years in Controlling, financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or management reporting, gained in a corporate environment; experience in Private Equity portfolio companies is a plus
• Strong analytical and modelling skills and the ability to structure complex financial information and translate it into clear, decision-ready outputs
• Ability to work effectively in client-facing project environments, managing own workstreams and contributing to team deliverables under time pressure
• Hands-on, non-hierarchical working style with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to collaborate across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English; ability to present findings clearly and confidently to senior management and investors
• Objective, fact-based approach to problem-solving
• Strong values and integrity, leading by example and inspiring confidence in colleagues and clients
• Master's degree from an accredited university, preferably with a focus on Finance, Economics or Business Administration, or any other relevant field

Your journey at A&M

At A&M, professional growth is tied directly to performance, not tenure. Our people take on meaningful, hands-on work supported by a performance development process that rewards contribution and fosters a culture of meritocracy. Stretch roles, evolving business needs, and firm growth create ongoing opportunities for ownership and building new skills, while direct access to senior leaders provides mentorship and real-time coaching along the way. We also prioritize your wellbeing through comprehensive benefits and resources. Together, these elements create an environment where high-performing professionals can continue to grow and advance from day one.