Strategic Finance Business Partner

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. We prize diversity and inclusion, intellectually curious, the inventive, and the forward-thinking. We invite you to influence the way we work and define the way we embrace tomorrow. 

What you’ll do 

An exciting opportunity has arisen as EMEA Strategic Finance Analyst position you can expect to work in a fast paced, hands-on finance role and will be required to partner with the EMEA strategic finance practice and the wider business alike to drive finance support. You will also work closely with, and partner with team members in the Accounting and other Corporate Services functions (People, Legal, IT, Business Development, etc.) within our fast-paced, high-growth firm.The ideal candidate will have experience of working in Finance, with a strong organizational and high attention to detail. You will work as part of our UK Strategic Finance Analyst team supporting PMDs and Partners and will enjoy the challenge of dealing with diverse issues and building your knowledge of our business. This role will be key to ensuring overall service delivery for the UK team. The Strategic Finance Analyst - UK, supported by hybrid working and located in our London office. The role reports to the Strategic Finance Director.  

• Proactively working with Managing Directors (MD’s) and Partners to support them on financial management of their client engagements, including profitability and working capital using available dashboards 

• Work closely with Business Partners to understand the impact of engagement revenue and profitability on the firm’s financial results 

• Review new projects and associated engagement letters to understand billing arrangements, review budgets and review against EMEA pricing framework 

• Regularly liaise and communicate with MD’s, Partners and other Project Controllers to ensure the following: 

• Liaise with MD’s on which Projects can be billed. These will be a combination of retainers, fixed fee billing, time based and success fee billing. 

• Send Billing requests to Billing team to action 

• Liaise with MD’s on outstanding AR and ensure these have been followed up 

• Follow up with MD on any unsigned engagement letters to understand any issues 

• Arrange for matters to be closed once final bills have been issued and arrange for write-off’s of any late time/expenses 

• Review and understand consulting agreements with clients and subcontractors, identifying issues where present. 

• Review client invoices, checking for accuracy and completeness, communicating requirements to the engagement accounting team 

• Review time/expense submissions, identifying time/expense issues, and request correction by accounting or consulting staff. 

• Review time and expenses on project codes to ensure time/expenses are accurate ahead of issuing draft bills or requesting write-up’s/downs 

• Work closely with billing team to ensure billing requests have been promptly generated 

• Request ad hoc bills on complex arrangements 

• Handle sensitive and urgent emails and calls from the Finance leadership team and other colleagues for follow-up; exercise judgment in responding to unique and urgent situations 

• Providing training on how to use Finance systems to newly promoted MD’s / lateral hires / promotion candidates / new firm joiners. 

• Balance conflicting demands and interests from practice and Corporate Services stakeholders, finding creative ways to meet the needs of differing timelines 

• This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities. Additional responsibilities as identified.  

  What you’ll need 

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM subject matter 

• Previous experience of working in an accounting or Finance role 

• Intermediate MS Office suite user (particularly Excel) 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure 

• Excellent soft skills including the ability to influence or challenge senior stakeholders when necessary 

• A continuous improvement mentality to support development of self, colleagues and business processes and interactions 

• Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the business, over time, and find new ways to enhance the value brought to our firm. 

 * The minimum experience is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less years of experience. 

The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employees’ needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning. 

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other characteristics, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or status as an individual with disability. 

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