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

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.

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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.

About The Role

A&M's CFO Services team, part of the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice in Germany, supports private equity investors, portfolio companies and corporates in transforming and improving finance functions to drive sustainable performance improvements.

Our CFO Services professionals work alongside management teams to enhance financial transparency, optimise working capital and liquidity, improve finance operations, redesign operating models and support large-scale finance transformation programmes. We bring a hands-on approach and work directly with clients to deliver measurable results.

Due to continued growth and strong client demand, we are seeking a Senior Associate (m/f/d) to join our CFO Services team in Germany.

How You Will Contribute

• Deliver CFO Services engagements across finance transformation, finance operating model design, working capital improvement and liquidity management programmes
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify performance improvement opportunities and develop actionable recommendations
• Assess and redesign finance functions, including organisational structures, processes, governance models and performance management frameworks
• Support clients in improving cash flow performance through initiatives across accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management and cash forecasting
• Contribute to finance process optimisation and digital transformation initiatives, including shared services, process standardisation and operating model improvements
• Collaborate closely with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional A&M teams to deliver sustainable results

Qualifications

• Experience gained in management consulting, finance transformation, CFO advisory, restructuring, performance improvement or a related professional services environment
• Experience delivering finance transformation, CFO advisory, performance improvement or related consulting engagements
• Strong understanding of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow mechanics
• Ability to develop financial analyses and business models and translate findings into practical recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with a hands-on mindset
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take ownership and drive projects independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Master's degree or equivalent academic qualification

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.