Strategic Finance Business Partner

About AlixPartners

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action — when it really matters.

We create value that has a lasting impact on companies, their employees and their communities.

By understanding, respecting and acknowledging the needs of our employees, clients and communities, AlixPartners actively fosters an inclusive environment. We firmly believe in the value that diversity of experience brings, and we are committed to continuously improving our initiatives, policies and practices. We commit to creating space for authenticity, growth and equality for everyone.

AlixPartners has adopted a hybrid working model to offer flexibility and support our employees' work-life integration.

What you'll do

In this role as Strategic Finance Business Partner (France), you can expect a fast-paced, hands-on position in finance, working with the local French Leadership on driving the country’s performance as well as with the wider strategic finance team for the EMEA region.

You will be a trusted strategic finance partner to the French Country Leader and Managing Director & Partner group, translating financial data into actionable insights and proactively challenging business decisions to support sustainable and profitable growth.

In supporting the finance function, you will work closely with colleagues in accounting and other Corporate Services functions (HR, Legal, IT, Business Development, etc.) in our fast-moving, rapidly growing company.

Ideally, you are an experienced business partner with a strong customer focus and the ability to build and maintain interpersonal relationships. You will work closely with the French leadership team and the wider Managing Director & Partner group and successfully handle demanding financial topics.

You are joining at an exciting time and will help modernize the finance function and support the company's long-term success. This role plays an important part in our strong growth, and you will have the opportunity to help shape it and build your own finance career at AlixPartners.

The Strategic Finance Business Partner – France is a full-time position with hybrid working arrangements, based in our Paris office. The role reports to the EMEA Head of Strategic Finance. Your responsibilities also include:

Proactive coordination with the French Country Leader and Managing Director & Partners to provide financial expertise and support, focusing on company growth, improving profitability and strengthening working capital management to reduce DSOs

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering proactive financial insights, recommendations and constructive challenge on key business and operational decisions

Preparation and ownership of annual budgets and monthly forecasting processes

Supporting business planning and capacity planning, including financial analysis to improve resource allocation and profitable revenue growth

Providing the financial resources needed to ensure strategic business development, client retention and increased client profitability within country, service and industry groups

Close collaboration with the engagement analyst team to ensure a continuous flow of information on project-related challenges, or specific issues, and to support their resolution and discussion

Identifying revenue risks arising from significant working capital or engagement challenges and responding appropriately

Supporting the Managing Director & Partner group on the running of their projects, including pricing, project set-up, WIP and AR management

Proactively challenging stakeholders on engagement economics, fee structures, profitability and financial risks, and driving appropriate corrective actions

Preparing the monthly financial management information (MI), including insightful commentary and analysis

Developing and implementing dashboards, KPIs and regular performance-review routines across clients, engagements and Managing Director & Partners, translating analysis into clear business recommendations

Monitoring performance against long-term strategic and short-term operational plans and supporting the Country Leader in defining the measures needed to achieve agreed financial targets

Carrying out ad hoc analyses as needed to maximize profitability in terms of revenue and working capital

What you'll need

Experience in strategic finance, FP&A or finance business partnering with senior stakeholders, ideally in the professional services or consulting sector

A strong foundation in accounting and financial controlling, combined with relevant professional experience; seniority and scope of experience will be assessed against the role requirements

Advanced proficiency in MS Office, with a particular focus on Excel and PowerPoint

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure

Strong analytical and organizational skills with great attention to detail

Proven ability to influence and constructively challenge experienced stakeholders, including senior business leaders

Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to turn complex financial analyses into practical, actionable recommendations

A proactive, hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset and the confidence to take ownership of financial performance topics

A mindset that prioritizes continuous improvement, supporting personal development, colleague development and the optimization of business processes and interactions

The ability to grasp the big picture while considering company-wide implications

A collaborative team player who values transparency and takes a straightforward approach

Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud (finance systems) or a similar ERP system for enterprise services is preferred

The ability to build a comprehensive understanding of the company over time and find new ways to expand value creation for our firm

In addition to a positive work environment, the company offers a comprehensive compensation package with an excellent performance program. AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.