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Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a Strategic Finance Senior Associate to join a global Private Equity firm in midtown Manhattan, New York. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in driving financial insights, optimizing processes, and contributing to strategic initiatives across portfolio companies. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with senior executives and portfolio management teams while leveraging your expertise in finance and strategy.
Job Responsibility:
Collaborate with portfolio companies to gather timely financial reports and operational key performance indicators (KPIs)
Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement, and communicate findings to investment and operating teams
Partner with technology affiliates to oversee integration processes within portfolio companies
Support strategic initiatives across portfolio companies, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cost-saving measures, financial modeling, and process improvements
Review vendor spending across portfolio companies to identify inefficiencies and ensure proper authorization of disbursements
Continuously assess and refine processes, implementing best practices both internally and within portfolio companies
Evaluate and provide feedback on portfolio company budgets and long-term financial projections
Educate and mentor portfolio company management teams on effective collaboration with firm leadership and preferred service providers
Facilitate the onboarding of technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency across portfolio companies
Requirements:
At least 4+ years of experience working with or consulting for middle-market private equity firms or their portfolio companies
Strong expertise in finance, accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis
restructuring experience is a plus
Exceptional analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to build trust, credibility, and influence with senior leaders and portfolio company executives
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including hands-on experience with financial modeling, and familiarity with other Microsoft Office tools
Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, managing multiple priorities and initiatives
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Nice to have:
restructuring experience
Experience with data analysis tools such as Power BI or Tableau
What we offer:
30-40% target bonus
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary professionals)
401(k) plan (for contract/temporary professionals)