Ankura Office Of The CFO
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. Ankura Office of the CFO professionals serve as trusted partners, consistently delivering long-term value and results to a diverse clientele, ranging from middle-market enterprises to Fortune 500 companies. Ankura OCFO works with both private equity firms and corporate companies, across all industries. Members of the Ankura Office of the CFO team embody a collaborative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset, fostering ongoing growth and innovation in our collective efforts.
Solutions and Primary Focus Areas for this Role :
- Ankura Quality of FinanceTM : Assess a finance organization's vision and strategy, operating model, organization design, processes, and technology; design and implement execution plans
- Financial Planning & Analysis : Establish business partnership through strategic long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling all enabled by technology
- Reporting : Design management reporting packages with focus on key performance indicators to facilitate management and achievement of financial goals
- Data Analytics & Visualization : Leverage analytics and visualization tools to influence decision-making and predict business outcomes with data-driven insights
- Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Optimization : Drive working capital improvements and greater transparency into cash flow reporting and forecasting
- Transaction Preparation and Execution : Support Day One readiness and execution of a transaction or liquidity event and manage any transition service agreements or business integrations
Requirements :
Appropriate level will be determined through the interview processStrong intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex unstructured data rapidly and develop insights and recommendationsStrong project management skillsExcellent collaboration and communication skills : ability to work with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders to define, influence, and drive changeAbility to lead and motivate junior team members, promote innovation and diversity of thought, and train, coach, and mentor othersGrit, passion, perseverance - ability to adapt to complex, dynamic situations and to deliver on commitmentsParticipate in business development, marketing, recruiting, and practice development activitiesExpertise in Microsoft product suiteWillingness to travel 70-80% of the timeDemonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrityMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futureSubject Expertise Matter (Preferred) :
Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (finance, accounting, economics, corporate strategy, statistics, analytics) preferred but not required2-4 years of experience related to : Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private EquityProficient in financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and / or data analytics2-3 years minimum experience in client facing consulting roles (investment banking, financial advisory, or consulting)CPA (or technical / GAAP accounting expertise), FP&AC, PMP, Six Sigma or master's degree preferred but not requiredTechnical Expertise (one or more of the following preferred) :
Modeling experience : 3-Statement, Long Range Plan, 13-Week Cash FlowData analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI)General knowledge of financial ERP systems, business intelligence technologies, and other finance performance management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday Financials), including EPM (e.g., Hyperion Planning, Anaplan, Planful, Adaptive Insights)