Performance Improvement (FP&A) - Senior Associate
Private Equity Performance Improvement - Senior Associate
Location: Remote
A growing consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding team. This individual will play a critical role in supporting private equity clients in areas such as turnaround situations, financial modeling, budgeting, cash flow management, and other FP&A activities.
The firm focuses on delivering rapid, sustainable, and cost‑effective performance improvement for middle‑market private equity clients. Its team is composed of professionals from top-tier backgrounds and operates with a value‑creation mindset, flexible staffing model, and aligned incentives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a financial business partner to senior leadership through delivery of key financial and operating needs
- Deliver value to clients through expert financial modeling and analysis, such as:
* Development of 13‑week cash flows
* Cash conversion cycle and working capital optimization (AR, AP, inventory management)
* Capital deployment analysis, optimization, and recommendations
* Monthly and annual financial budgeting, forecasting, and management analysis - Financial process improvement, tool development, and management dashboards
- Strategic guidance and sound business decision support
- Provide structured program management and leadership to cross-functional teams
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Support the firm with business and practice development activities (e.g., pitch materials, marketing collateral, internal resource management)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in financial modeling, advanced forecasting, analytical reasoning, and financial systems (FP&A, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Investment Banking, Consulting, etc.)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership
- Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines while managing multiple competing priorities
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel to client sites as needed
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