Strategic Finance Analyst

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.