Financial Analyst

Description
About us
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 12,000 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 firm specializes in business performance improvement, turnaround management, and advisory services. A&M Ukraine is expanding and seeks professionals with consulting and industry experience to join its team.

How You Will Contribute As Financial Analyst (m/f/d)

• Advise stakeholders of companies facing financial difficulties, typically due to over-levered balance sheets; assess Group-level financial performance in addition to high-level analysis of the financial viability of subsidiary companies.
• Initial diagnostic assessment of key issues and business outlook, appraisal of options and contingency planning, cash flow assessments and Independent Business Reviews, capital structure modelling analysis.
• Together with a team of experienced professionals identify high impact opportunities to improve EBITDA and cash flow across the enterprise, ranging from quick wins to the 'tough calls' that deliver transformational results.
• Support review of performance figures and analyse data to examine the root cause of problems.
• Jointly develop and implement comprehensive profitability and working capital improvements to help stabilise financial and operational performance.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a range of team members and client stakeholders from front line to senior management, often in high pressure situations.

Qualifications

• MSc degree from an accredited top-tier university
• Previous experience within Corporate Finance or Valuations teams at a leading advisory firm (Big4 or boutique advisory firms). Investment banks or private equity experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience delivering assignments with a heavy financial modelling component, including Independent Business Reviews, short-term cash flow assessments, capital structure analysis and lender restructuring options analysis
• Demonstrated expertise of conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, particularly with integrated financial models, cash flow forecasts, LBO/capital structure models
• Previous experience and understanding of valuation and debt capacity analysis as a driver of financial restructuring options and tactics
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English languages is a must
• Ability and willingness to travel pan-European

Our People
A&M has defined a culture and values that are perpetuated by the personal qualities of the candidates the firm seeks to recruit. Our employees are action-oriented and are able to work as a team as well as with a high degree of independence when the situation demands it. They are curious, learn quickly and have the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environments.

Inclusive Diversity

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. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

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. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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