Description

You will work closely with team members to serve private equity portfolio companies, driving finance strategy and process improvements including operating model design, technology optimization, and digital transformation. This role offers a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to shape our European footprint while supported by an established global firm.

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of relevant professional experience in a client serving role at a top-tier accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or mix of client service and private industry experience at a senior level
• Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects at the same time, managing client/sponsor dynamics and internal team dynamics
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA is a plus
• Strong knowledge of strategic finance best practices related to professionalisation of the finance function
• Subject matter expert in financial business processes including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, FP&A
• Extensive expertise in designing and implementing strategies, processes and technology to increase effectiveness, reduce costs, and improve profit/shareholder value
• Experience designing and enhancing financial processes including Finance Automation and Technology deployment
• Experience performing financial and operational assessments
• Experience driving strategic finance transformations
• Experience working with Private Equity, understanding unique requirements of PE consulting environment
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong client service mindset

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other team members to serve clients within the office of the CFO of private equity portfolio companies in finance strategy and process improvements
• Assess and recommend change management processes
• Drive initiatives to increase effectiveness, reduce costs and improve profit/shareholder value
• Develop and implement KPI dashboards and tracking tools
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring projects are on track and managing client expectations
• Interact and build relationships with C-suite personnel at portfolio companies and Private Equity sponsors
• Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients
• Assist in growing the firm by identifying and driving business development activities
• Identify and sponsor internal initiatives