Analyst

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who 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 why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

As part of the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) team, you will join a group of professionals dedicated to delivering high-impact results for our clients. The team focuses on enhancing the performance of portfolio companies through strategic and operational improvements. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the team's success.

How you will contribute

• Being an active part of the teams supporting private equity firms and their portfolio companies in their pre-acquisition and performance improvement activities;
• Producing extensive financial modelling and analysis including cash flow models and projections;
• Synthesizing information after research and analysis into high quality client reports and recommendations;
• Produce integrated models with balance sheet, P&L and cash flow, identifying key trends and red flags;
• Supporting Managing Directors and other senior members of the team with client pitch production
• Build models based on financial and/or operational data and as such have excellent knowledge of Excel (to analyse the data) and PowerPoint (to present the analyses);
• Begin building own network of contacts/referral sources with professionals/institutions;
• Analyse heavy data sets using pivot tables;
• Read financial statements and derive immediate conclusions from it (mainly P&L and cash flow statement) whilst linking to operations;
• Find key information on companies reporting, know what to look for to understand company business performance and key information;

Qualifications

• A high-grade bachelor's degree from an accredited top-tier university in engineering, accounting, business, or a similar discipline;
• Strong problem-solving skills and financial background combined with deep understanding of key business and operational drivers;
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling, writing and presentation-building skills; attention to details and striving to produce zero-defect deliverables;
• Fact-based and analytical approach, solution-focused, action-oriented, determined to make a difference and not afraid to challenge the status-quo; self-starter with entrepreneurial flair
• Familiarity with the private equity lifecycle;
• Ability to prioritize – especially in highly pressured situations;
• High integrity that is characterized by the ability to deliver messages even when they are difficult to hear;
• Excel modelling skills – structure data within Excel in a way to draw conclusions and support timely decision making with our clients;
• Ability to quickly understand and piece together very vast or very limited amounts of data and to draw certain conclusions/actions from it;
• Fluency in at least 1 other European language, in addition to English;
• Ability to travel at very short notice, 4/5 days a week pan-European, most weeks.
• Master's degree is preferred, but not essential.

Your Journey at A&M

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritise an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritise your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you want to be part of A&M's success story and grow in a dynamic environment, we look forward to your application.