Senior Director (m/f/d), Private Equity Performance Improvement – Interim CFO Services

Senior Director (m/f/d), Private Equity Performance Improvement – Interim CFO Services
Organisation: Alvarez & Marsal (A&M)
Location: Munich, Germany
Alternative Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Business Sector: Financial Advisory, Private Equity and Business Transformation
Employment Type: Senior Director appointment
Engagement Focus: Interim CFO assignments and financial transformation.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Alvarez & Marsal is an international professional services and management consulting firm specialising in corporate restructuring, financial advisory, business transformation and performance improvement.

The organisation works closely with private equity investors, corporate boards and senior management teams to improve business performance, strengthen financial structures and create sustainable enterprise value.

Its CFO Services practice provides hands-on financial leadership to organisations undergoing acquisitions, restructuring, operational transformation and other significant business transitions.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Director will join the German Private Equity Performance Improvement practice, taking responsibility for senior financial leadership engagements and Interim CFO assignments across client organisations.

The role involves working with private equity portfolio companies, particularly larger businesses with annual revenues of €500 million or more, helping them improve financial performance, strengthen liquidity, transform finance functions and establish effective financial governance.

This is a strategic and operational leadership position requiring someone capable of combining financial expertise with commercial judgement, restructuring experience and executive-level decision-making.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Interim CFO and Financial Leadership

• Take responsibility for Interim CFO assignments within client organisations.

• Provide financial leadership during periods of restructuring, transformation and business transition.

• Work closely with CEOs, boards, investors and senior management teams.

• Improve financial transparency and strengthen management reporting.

• Establish effective financial controls and governance structures.

2. Financial Transformation

• Evaluate existing finance functions and identify operational weaknesses.

• Lead finance transformation and restructuring initiatives.

• Improve financial reporting processes and management information systems.

• Develop effective financial planning and performance management frameworks.

• Strengthen internal controls and financial decision-making.

3. Cash Flow and Working Capital Management

• Lead working capital optimisation programmes.

• Improve cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.

• Develop short-term cash forecasting frameworks, including 13-week and 17-week forecasts.

• Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and operational efficiency.

• Establish financial performance monitoring processes.

4. Private Equity Portfolio Performance

• Support private equity portfolio companies through financial and operational transformation.

• Identify financial risks and opportunities for value creation.

• Work with investors to improve business performance.

• Support management teams in implementing financial improvement strategies.

• Help organisations strengthen their financial position following acquisitions.

5. Executive and Team Leadership

• Lead CFO Services engagements and oversee project delivery.

• Manage and develop junior professionals.

• Maintain senior-level client relationships.

• Present financial findings and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders.

• Ensure that engagements deliver measurable financial and operational improvements.

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong executive judgement, the ability to manage complex financial situations, experience leading restructuring initiatives and the capacity to work effectively with investors and senior corporate leadership.

The position requires a hands-on leadership approach, combining strategic financial oversight with practical implementation.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a permanent or Interim CFO.

• Demonstrable experience in businesses with annual revenues of €500 million or more.

• Strong financial transformation and restructuring experience.

• Experience in working capital, cash flow and liquidity management.

• Exposure to private equity portfolio companies is advantageous.

• Experience managing and developing professional teams.

• Master's degree or MBA.

• Fluency in German and English.

• Management consulting experience would be advantageous.