Business Operations Manager

About this role

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Role:

The Financial Services Industry Group(FSIG) in EMEA has undertaken substantial growth in the past 4 years. As we continue to grow in size and ambition, we are looking to hire a Manager level, Business Operations to support all aspects of the practice and ensure client facing staff and Senior Management get the support they need to help achieve their goals.

The role will support FSIG EMEA and will be based in London. The successful candidate will work closely with established functions such as Finance, HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal and Resourcing, as well as SBU heads and all Senior Management.

This role would suit someone with a few years of Business Operations experience and looking for that next (2nd or 3rd) job move to take on more responsibility and collaborate very closely with one business unit, leading or coordinating with the appropriate departments.

The key reporting and support processes would be:

• Financial control to track financial progress and group level and engagement level pricing, pipeline, billing and cashflow compliance and reporting exceptions;
• Consolidated Financial reporting at a group and country level and analysis and ad hoc reviews to support leadership meetings and decision making;
• Financial planning and helping to optimise return on engagements and overall return of investment;
• The candidate will work closely with well establis...