Strategic Finance- Revenue Controller

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

In this hands-on role as part of the AlixPartners Strategic Finance team, you will partner with our client-facing teams on the financial management of their client engagements and provide financial analysis to support the growth of the practice. You will be working as part of an EMEA-wide Strategic Finance team which operates across our EMEA offices. You will also work closely with colleagues in other Corporate Services functions including Accounting, People, Legal, IT and Business Development.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with a strong customer service attitude. You will collaborate closely with other team members and will enjoy the challenge of addressing complex financial issues. You will be joining at an exciting time with the EMEA region on a strong growth trajectory across all areas of the business. This role will be key to driving further growth, and you will have the opportunity to make this role your own and build your finance career as the business continues its expansion.

This is a full-time role, supported by hybrid working and located in our London office. The role reports to the Strategic Finance Manager.

• Provide financial support to our Partner & Managing Directors (PMDs) throughout the end-to-end life cycle of a client engagement, including:
  • Supporting on budgeting of potential new engagements
  • Reviewing engagement letters to manage risk and maximise commercial outcomes
  • Regularly tracking engagements against budget as they progress to completion
  • Ensuring accurate revenue recognition throughout the life cycle of an engagement
  • Proactively driving billing process to ensure we invoice our clients promptly
  • Supporting collection of outstanding invoices in a timely manner
• Build and distribute monthly reports and other documents, data and financial analysis to PMDs and practice leaders i.e. profitability analysis
• Preparation of internal finance presentations and related analyses/commentaries
• Support the region’s annual budgeting and regular re-forecasting process
• Balance conflicting demands and interests from practice and Corporate Services stakeholders, finding creative ways to meet the needs of differing timelines
• Respond to recurring and one-off requests for data modelling and analysis from ERP system (SAP)
• Review and understand engagement-related documentation, including consulting agreements, invoices, time and expenses, and respond to queries as required
• Additional responsibilities as identified. This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities

What you’ll need

• A bachelor’s degree with a focus on data analysis and interpretation, possibly in an accounting/finance/business/economics or related field
• Work experience as a revenue controller and/or analytical role; Consulting or similar professional services firm preferred
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel (Intermediate), Outlook, MS Teams; able to learn new systems and tools
• SAP S/4 HANA Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud (Financial Systems) skills preferred or similar professional services ERP system
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, displaying the highest degree of integrity. Experienced and comfortable working and communicating directly with senior executives and professional staff
• High-energy, flexible and responsive work style; ability to work with poise and professionalism, sometimes under demanding situations
• Enjoys identifying creative process improvements and finding ways to capture or extract data needed by others and present or modify it according to their requirements
• Ability to gain an in-depth understanding of the business, over time, and find new ways to enhance the value brought to our firm
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation

  The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s 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 things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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