Strategic Finance Senior Analyst

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Strategic Finance Senior Analyst

Strategic Finance Senior Analyst - EMEA

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, the 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

A new and exciting opportunity commissioned due to impressive business growth and performance. In this newly created EMEA Strategic Finance Engagement 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 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 be an experienced Engagement Analyst within Professional Services, with a strong customer service attitude and influencing skills. You will collaborate closely with our Finance Business Partners and MDs and will enjoy the challenge of dealing with diverse issues and building your knowledge of our business. You will be joining at an exciting time during our Finance Transformation Project where our objective is to modernize our financial capabilities and support the perpetuation of the firm. This role will be key to driving this change, and you will have the opportunity to make this role your own and carve out your finance career as the transformation progresses.

The Strategic Finance Engagement Analyst - EMEA is a full-time role, supported by hybrid working and located in our Paris office. The role reports to Strategic Finance Business Partner.

Proactively working with MD’s to support them on financial management of their client engagements, including profitability and working capital
Work closely with Business Partners to understand the impact of engagement revenue and profitability on the firm’s financial results
Support Finance Business Partners on Month-end analysis, forecasting, Budgeting and other ad hoc analysis
Review new projects and associated engagement letters to understand billing arrangements and ensure the correct time and expense codes have been set up
Regularly meet and communicate with MD’s 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. This will include an understanding of local tax legislation
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
Providing training on how to use Finance systems to newly promoted MD’s / lateral hires / promotion candidates / new firm joiners.
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
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

Previous experience of working in revenue control in professional services
Intermediate MS Office suite user (particularly Excel)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to remain calm and focussed under pressure
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
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
Attention to detail as well as an ability to see the bigger picture which considers any cross-business implications
A collaborative team-player who is transparent and has a straight forward approach
SAP S/4 HANA Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud (Financial Systems) skills preferred or similar professional services ERP system
Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the business, over time, and find new ways to enhance the value brought to our firm.