Description
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 workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare why our people love working at A&M.For details, please visit the company website: http://www.alvarezandmarsal.com
The Team
Our Performance Improvement team provides Business Transformation and Performance Improvement Services to Corporates, Investors, and their portfolio companies, delivering
- Performance improvement via cost reduction and revenue growth programme
- Large, complex organizational restructuring and business transformation
- Rapid Results Program, which helps to quickly and effectively assess business process management risks and identify key areas impeding performance
How will you contribute
We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cost transformation, zero-based reviews (ZBR), process reengineering, and performance benchmarking across G&A functions such as Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Procurement, or Shared Services. The candidate will support clients in strategic evaluation projects with a focus on cost take-out and enterprise value optimization.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support Zero-Based Reviews (ZBR) to assess baseline operations and identify value unlock opportunities
- Conduct end-to-end process reviews and spearhead process reengineering initiatives to eliminate inefficiencies and enhance throughput
- Perform efficiency and benchmarking analyses across functions such as Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR, IT, and Shared Services
- Develop cost optimization roadmaps with clear KPIs, value targets, and implementation plans Collaborate with client teams to design and execute cost take-out programs (e.g., organization restructuring, third-party spend rationalization, SG&A transformation)
- Lead cross-functional assessments to identify quick wins and structural improvements in people, process, and technology
- Drive cost-benefit analyses to support client decision-making and validate business cases
- Present findings and strategic recommendations to client stakeholders, from functional leads to C-suite executives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with client teams and internal specialists to ensure successful delivery of projects
- Experience in consulting or transformation roles with exposure to financial analysis, activity-based costing, or target operating model design is preferred
Qualifications
- 6-11 years of relevant experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or operational improvement roles
- Proven expertise in cost optimization, process improvement, and strategic transformation
- Strong financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis skills
- Familiarity with Zero-Based Budgeting/Review (ZBB/ZBR) methodologies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly analytical, structured thinker with a problem-solving mindset
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career. We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.Inclusive DiversityA&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging workguided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversityare the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party RecruitersPlease note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
