Senior Associate; m​/f​/d), Private Equity - CFO Services & Controlling

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A&M's CFO Services team, part of the Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) practice in Germany, is looking to hire talented professionals at Senior Associate (m/f/d) level with a strong background in Controlling or/and Financial Planning & Analysis and hands-on consulting experience. The team advises Private Equity investors and their portfolio companies on financial performance, reporting and transformation topics, working directly alongside management teams to create measurable impact.

The ideal candidates combine deep Controlling or Fexpertise with the structured problem-solving and client delivery skills developed in a consulting environment. They are comfortable working in fast-paced project settings, contributing analytically as well as communicating findings clearly to senior stakeholders.

• Support CFO Services engagements in Private Equity portfolio companies, with a focus on Controlling, FP&A, management reporting and financial performance management
• Design and implement KPI frameworks, management dashboards and performance steering tools tailored to the client's business model and investor reporting requirements
• Conduct financial diagnostics to identify weaknesses in existing Controlling and reporting structures, and develop target operating models to address them
• Contribute to working capital optimisation, liquidity management and cash forecasting work streams as part of broader CFO Services engagements
• Develop high-quality client deliverables including analytical models, management presentations and implementation roadmaps -
• Manage work streams, including leading/mentoring junior A&M colleagues and client staff, and own key business processes to solve client's problems
• Promote a team environment where diverse ideas and opinions are encouraged

• Relevant experience from an internationally operating consulting firm, reflecting strong performance and career progression
• Additional experience of at least 2/3 years in Controlling, financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or management reporting, gained in a corporate environment; experience in Private Equity portfolio companies is a plus
• Strong analytical and modelling skills and the ability to structure complex financial information and translate it into clear, decision-ready outputs
• Ability to work effectively in client-facing project environments, managing own work streams and contributing to team deliverables under time pressure
• Hands-on, non-hierarchical working style with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to collaborate across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English; ability to present findings clearly and confidently to senior management and investors
• Objective, fact-based approach to problem-solving
• Strong values and integrity, leading by example and inspiring confidence in colleagues and clients
• Master's degree from an accredited university, preferably with a focus on Finance, Economics or Business Administration, or any other relevant field

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