Strategic Finance Business Partner - Senior Vice President

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 fi