Description
Working Capital, Director
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 work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
A&M's Working Capital team is a dynamic, fast-growing service offering which supports clients in unlocking working capital value and optimising cash flow performance across a range of sectors. Our team specialises in delivering measurable, sustainable improvements in cash conversion cycles, working capital operations, and supply chain management. With a combined expertise in financial restructuring, operational transformation, and strategic finance, we partner with clients to identify millions of dollars in hidden cash and implement best-in-class working capital operating models.
As a Working Capital Director, you will lead complex, multi-faceted working capital and cash flow transformation engagements end-to-end, from hypothesis development through implementation and value realization. You will own client relationships with CFOs, treasurers, and board-level stakeholders, lead and mentor a growing team of working capital and finance professionals, and drive new business development with corporate and private equity clients. This role demands deep technical expertise in working capital management, commercial acumen, strong analytical capability, disciplined project execution, and proven leadership. The team fosters an entrepreneurial environment where leaders take on significant responsibility, maintain direct client engagement, and have substantial opportunities to drive practice growth and their own progression.
How You Will Contribute
Lead live working capital and cash flow optimisation engagements, taking full accountability for project outcomes, quality of analysis, and client satisfaction
Conduct hypothesis-driven analysis to identify working capital release opportunities, employing data-intensive diagnostics to quantify cash impact, process inefficiencies, and value creation levers
Develop sophisticated financial models supporting cash flow forecasting, cash conversion cycle (CCC) analysis, working capital benchmarking, and payment term optimisation scenarios
Build and maintain trusted adviser relationships with CFOs, treasury teams, procurement leaders, and board-level stakeholders; serve as primary client contact providing strategic counsel and responsive service
Present findings, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps to boards, executive teams, and investor groups with clarity and commercial conviction
Develop strategic recommendations on working capital policies, payment term strategies, supplier financing programs, and liquidity optimization aligned with client's financial objectives
Qualifications
7–10 years' hands-on experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, treasury, or related field, with demonstrated expertise in working capital and cash flow management
Proven track record leading complex financial analysis, process optimisation, or transformation projects end-to-end, including scoping, hypothesis development, execution, and implementation
Your Journey at A&M
We recognise 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 prioritise 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.
