There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles to drive our business forward in the European market whilst working with colleagues who think like owners. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Strategic Finance Accordion's Strategic FP&A Practice works with leading private equity firms globally to help the Finance teams of portfolio companies build capabilities to enhance performance visibility, planning activities, data & analytics, and business partnering to enable and accelerate value creation. By combining extensive operational FP&A experience, data and technology skills, and a proprietary engagement model, we develop and implement tools and processes and deliver solutions whilst working at the pace and rigour required in a PE-backed environment. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: As a Vice President on a lean, cross-functional team, you will work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues with backgrounds in Private Equity, Investment Banking, FP&A, Big 4 and Financial Controllers, to identify and rectify issues across a broad range of scenarios. Provide leadership support on client engagements including managing work streams to agreed timelines, performing quality control of client deliverables and leading the presentation of deliverables Develop financial and analytic models at various granularity to drive operational and transactional insights Conduct financial and business due diligence to assist various investment and growth decisions Perform detailed analysis and synthesise actionable insights from data sets and unstructured information sources Construct impactful reports and presentations that enhance key stakeholders' understanding of business trends and drivers Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions Lead/participate in consultant teach-ins and other training exercises Participate in the performance review process for engagement teams Ideally, You Have: A bachelor's degree in business, finance or economics. MBA a plus 6 years+ experience at a top tier private equity firm, investment bank and/or consulting firm Strong transactional finance experience as well as an understanding of operational finance Power user of Tableau Advanced Excel skills and very strong financial modeling and valuation skills; SQL, Power BI are highly desirable Strong quantitative and organisational skills Outstanding oral and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in the completion of projects Strong interpersonal, leadership and team-management skills High integrity, independent and individually motivated Additional European languages are a plus Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic A leader of others; you lead by example Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies Passionate about delivering exceptional client service Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles to drive our business forward in the European market whilst working with colleagues who think like owners. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Strategic Finance Accordion's Strategic FP&A Practice works with leading private equity firms globally to help the Finance teams of portfolio companies build capabilities to enhance performance visibility, planning activities, data & analytics, and business partnering to enable and accelerate value creation. By combining extensive operational FP&A experience, data and technology skills, and a proprietary engagement model, we develop and implement tools and processes and deliver solutions whilst working at the pace and rigour required in a PE-backed environment. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: As a Vice President on a lean, cross-functional team, you will work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues with backgrounds in Private Equity, Investment Banking, FP&A, Big 4 and Financial Controllers, to identify and rectify issues across a broad range of scenarios. Provide leadership support on client engagements including managing work streams to agreed timelines, performing quality control of client deliverables and leading the presentation of deliverables Develop financial and analytic models at various granularity to drive operational and transactional insights Conduct financial and business due diligence to assist various investment and growth decisions Perform detailed analysis and synthesise actionable insights from data sets and unstructured information sources Construct impactful reports and presentations that enhance key stakeholders' understanding of business trends and drivers Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions Lead/participate in consultant teach-ins and other training exercises Participate in the performance review process for engagement teams Ideally, You Have: A bachelor's degree in business, finance or economics. MBA a plus 6 years+ experience at a top tier private equity firm, investment bank and/or consulting firm Strong transactional finance experience as well as an understanding of operational finance Power user of Tableau Advanced Excel skills and very strong financial modeling and valuation skills; SQL, Power BI are highly desirable Strong quantitative and organisational skills Outstanding oral and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in the completion of projects Strong interpersonal, leadership and team-management skills High integrity, independent and individually motivated Additional European languages are a plus Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic A leader of others; you lead by example Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies Passionate about delivering exceptional client service Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Operational & Technical Accounting Advisory Company Overview There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles and drive our business forward in the European market. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Operational & Technical Accounting Advisory Practice With the increase in complexity of the business environment and transactions, CFOs of private equity-backed companies are increasingly being looked towards to drive strategic insights for their business. Finance organizations are no longer simply result reporters, but rather, they couple these results with forward-looking data to provide strategic insights which are leveraged to make business decisions. Efficiency of process and meaningful control environments allows for speed of financial reporting with increasingly accurate measures, leaving more time for the finance team to add future enterprise value, rather than look backwards. Accordion's Operational & Technical Accounting Advisory (O&T) Practice is comprised of a dedicated team providing accounting and financial advice to support PE-backed portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions and events, including Accounting Policies & Procedures, ERP/Financial System Execution, Financial Statement Close Process, Process & Controls Implementation, Technical Accounting, Finance/Accounting Assessment & Design and Finance & Accounting Organization Standup resulting from a Carve-Out or Merger transaction. We are doers and problem solvers - making sense of complexity and bolstering sponsors' value creation theses. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: The O&T Director will partner with Accordion's leaders to service clients in the areas of Carve-Out transactions and other complex accounting focused within operational and technical matters. The O&T Director will be expected to work collaboratively with the Carve-Out Solutions Lead to service clients during a Carve-Out Transaction focused on the Finance and Accounting function, specifically including: Designing Day 1 readiness plans around core accounting processes (order to cash, procure to pay, record to report) Standing up interim accounting functions in fast-paced, low-resourced and unsophisticated environments Overseeing and managing cross functional constituents in a stressful environment to ensure the Office of the CFO is being setup for success Establishing a high-performing and efficient F&A function by assessing current capabilities versus needs in a PE environment, identifying gaps and ensuring remediation steps are incorporated in detailed exit plan Reviewing and modifying TSA and rTSAs to ensure the right support and details are identified Preparing financial statements, including ensuring GAAP compliance and adoption of key areas including ASC 805, ASC 718, ASC 350, ASC 810, ASC 842, ASC 606, among others Assisting in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures Assessing and designing finance and accounting organizational structure Onboarding and managing third party firms, including driving successful outcomes and mitigating risk and disruption to the client Overall, bringing leadership and executive presence to all conversations, representing expertise in our skill sets and our firm while coordinating a collaborative solution for our clients Additionally, coaching and mentoring junior team members including hands-on teaching of complex areas around carve outs and overall client-based work Assisting in growing the firm by supporting business development activities Identifying and sponsoring internal initiatives Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions Ideally, You Have: Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience, including direct Carve-Out experience, working in a client serving role at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or mix of client service and private industry experience at a senior level Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects at the same time, managing not only client/sponsor dynamics but internal team dynamics as well Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA is a plus A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus) Experience preparing financial statements and drafting footnote disclosures, experience with first-time audits a plus Experience with Carve-Outs, specifically in supporting operational needs within the F&A function Practical knowledge and success in managing the separation of business units as it relates to Carve-Outs Experience performing financial and operational internal control reviews Knowledge of performing IT assessments and financial system implementation experience is a plus Experience working with Private Equity, with an understanding of the unique requirements of the Private Equity consulting environment Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong client service mindset Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic A leader of others; you lead by example A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies Passionate about delivering exceptional client service Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture Willing to travel according to client needs Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Jul 23, 2025
Full time
Operational & Technical Accounting Advisory Company Overview There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles and drive our business forward in the European market. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Operational & Technical Accounting Advisory Practice With the increase in complexity of the business environment and transactions, CFOs of private equity-backed companies are increasingly being looked towards to drive strategic insights for their business. Finance organizations are no longer simply result reporters, but rather, they couple these results with forward-looking data to provide strategic insights which are leveraged to make business decisions. Efficiency of process and meaningful control environments allows for speed of financial reporting with increasingly accurate measures, leaving more time for the finance team to add future enterprise value, rather than look backwards. Accordion's Operational & Technical Accounting Advisory (O&T) Practice is comprised of a dedicated team providing accounting and financial advice to support PE-backed portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions and events, including Accounting Policies & Procedures, ERP/Financial System Execution, Financial Statement Close Process, Process & Controls Implementation, Technical Accounting, Finance/Accounting Assessment & Design and Finance & Accounting Organization Standup resulting from a Carve-Out or Merger transaction. We are doers and problem solvers - making sense of complexity and bolstering sponsors' value creation theses. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: The O&T Director will partner with Accordion's leaders to service clients in the areas of Carve-Out transactions and other complex accounting focused within operational and technical matters. The O&T Director will be expected to work collaboratively with the Carve-Out Solutions Lead to service clients during a Carve-Out Transaction focused on the Finance and Accounting function, specifically including: Designing Day 1 readiness plans around core accounting processes (order to cash, procure to pay, record to report) Standing up interim accounting functions in fast-paced, low-resourced and unsophisticated environments Overseeing and managing cross functional constituents in a stressful environment to ensure the Office of the CFO is being setup for success Establishing a high-performing and efficient F&A function by assessing current capabilities versus needs in a PE environment, identifying gaps and ensuring remediation steps are incorporated in detailed exit plan Reviewing and modifying TSA and rTSAs to ensure the right support and details are identified Preparing financial statements, including ensuring GAAP compliance and adoption of key areas including ASC 805, ASC 718, ASC 350, ASC 810, ASC 842, ASC 606, among others Assisting in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures Assessing and designing finance and accounting organizational structure Onboarding and managing third party firms, including driving successful outcomes and mitigating risk and disruption to the client Overall, bringing leadership and executive presence to all conversations, representing expertise in our skill sets and our firm while coordinating a collaborative solution for our clients Additionally, coaching and mentoring junior team members including hands-on teaching of complex areas around carve outs and overall client-based work Assisting in growing the firm by supporting business development activities Identifying and sponsoring internal initiatives Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions Ideally, You Have: Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant professional experience, including direct Carve-Out experience, working in a client serving role at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or mix of client service and private industry experience at a senior level Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects at the same time, managing not only client/sponsor dynamics but internal team dynamics as well Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA is a plus A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus) Experience preparing financial statements and drafting footnote disclosures, experience with first-time audits a plus Experience with Carve-Outs, specifically in supporting operational needs within the F&A function Practical knowledge and success in managing the separation of business units as it relates to Carve-Outs Experience performing financial and operational internal control reviews Knowledge of performing IT assessments and financial system implementation experience is a plus Experience working with Private Equity, with an understanding of the unique requirements of the Private Equity consulting environment Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong client service mindset Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic A leader of others; you lead by example A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies Passionate about delivering exceptional client service Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture Willing to travel according to client needs Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles and drive our business forward in the European market. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Strategic Finance Accordion's Strategic FP&A Practice helps Private Equity backed Finance teams build capabilities to enhance performance visibility, planning activities, data analytics, and business partnering to enable and accelerate value creation. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: Provide project leadership and execute on client engagements, including directing and overseeing teams of consultants, managing work streams to agreed timelines, performing quality control of client deliverables and leading the presentation of deliverables. Act as relationship manager, responsible for addressing client and financial sponsor needs and associated communications throughout the course of engagements. Drive Accordion know-how and best practices in the execution of all client engagements. Work with Business Development team to cultivate client relationships and drive marketing efforts for potential new engagements. Work closely with client management teams to assess project needs and lead the development of proposals and work plans for potential client engagements. Work with Consulting Execution team on practice development initiatives, including development of execution toolkits and resources for key service areas, as well as the build-out and ongoing maintenance of Accordion's consulting knowledge hub. Lead/participate in consultant teach-ins and other training exercises. Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions. Mentor junior consultants and actively participate in career development. Actively participate in the recruiting and on-boarding process for new consultants, as well as the performance review process for engagement teams. Ideally, You Have: A bachelor's degree in business, finance or economics. MBA a plus. 10 years+ experience at (a) a top tier private equity firm, investment bank and/or consulting firm, and/or (b) the FP&A department of an operating company. Strong quantitative and organisational skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Client focused, results-driven, and extreme attention to detail. Strong Excel skills with financial modeling and valuation skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership and team-management skills. A track record of acting with integrity. Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic. A leader of others; you lead by example. A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels. Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth. Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organisation. Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. Passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work. Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles and drive our business forward in the European market. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Strategic Finance Accordion's Strategic FP&A Practice helps Private Equity backed Finance teams build capabilities to enhance performance visibility, planning activities, data analytics, and business partnering to enable and accelerate value creation. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: Provide project leadership and execute on client engagements, including directing and overseeing teams of consultants, managing work streams to agreed timelines, performing quality control of client deliverables and leading the presentation of deliverables. Act as relationship manager, responsible for addressing client and financial sponsor needs and associated communications throughout the course of engagements. Drive Accordion know-how and best practices in the execution of all client engagements. Work with Business Development team to cultivate client relationships and drive marketing efforts for potential new engagements. Work closely with client management teams to assess project needs and lead the development of proposals and work plans for potential client engagements. Work with Consulting Execution team on practice development initiatives, including development of execution toolkits and resources for key service areas, as well as the build-out and ongoing maintenance of Accordion's consulting knowledge hub. Lead/participate in consultant teach-ins and other training exercises. Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions. Mentor junior consultants and actively participate in career development. Actively participate in the recruiting and on-boarding process for new consultants, as well as the performance review process for engagement teams. Ideally, You Have: A bachelor's degree in business, finance or economics. MBA a plus. 10 years+ experience at (a) a top tier private equity firm, investment bank and/or consulting firm, and/or (b) the FP&A department of an operating company. Strong quantitative and organisational skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Client focused, results-driven, and extreme attention to detail. Strong Excel skills with financial modeling and valuation skills. Strong interpersonal, leadership and team-management skills. A track record of acting with integrity. Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic. A leader of others; you lead by example. A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels. Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth. Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organisation. Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. Passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work. Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture.
There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles to drive our business forward in the European market whilst working with colleagues who think like owners. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Strategic Finance Accordion's Strategic FP&A Practice works with leading private equity firms globally to help the Finance teams of portfolio companies build capabilities to enhance performance visibility, planning activities, data & analytics, and business partnering to enable and accelerate value creation. By combining extensive operational FP&A experience, data and technology skills, and a proprietary engagement model, we develop and implement tools and processes and deliver solutions whilst working at the pace and rigour required in a PE-backed environment. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: Provide leadership support on client engagements including managing work streams to agreed timelines, performing quality control of client deliverables and leading the presentation of deliverables. Develop financial and analytic models at various granularity to drive operational and transactional insights. Conduct financial and business due diligence to assist various investment and growth decisions. Perform detailed analysis and synthesise actionable insights from data sets and unstructured information sources. Construct impactful reports and presentations that enhance key stakeholders' understanding of business trends and drivers. Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions. Lead/participate in consultant teach-ins and other training exercises. Participate in the performance review process for engagement teams. Ideally, You Have: A bachelor's degree in business, finance or economics. MBA a plus. 6 years+ experience at a top tier private equity firm, investment bank and/or consulting firm. Strong transactional finance experience as well as an understanding of operational finance. Power user of Tableau. Advanced Excel skills and very strong financial modeling and valuation skills; SQL, Power BI are highly desirable. Strong quantitative and organisational skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in the completion of projects. Strong interpersonal, leadership and team-management skills. High integrity, independent and individually motivated. Additional European languages are a plus. Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic. A leader of others; you lead by example. Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth. A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels. Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary. Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization. Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. Passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work. Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture. Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
There's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, collaborative, and agile environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future. With the London office launching our European footprint, London-based Accordionites will have a unique opportunity to flex their entrepreneurial muscles to drive our business forward in the European market whilst working with colleagues who think like owners. Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Come join us as we build something great, together. Strategic Finance Accordion's Strategic FP&A Practice works with leading private equity firms globally to help the Finance teams of portfolio companies build capabilities to enhance performance visibility, planning activities, data & analytics, and business partnering to enable and accelerate value creation. By combining extensive operational FP&A experience, data and technology skills, and a proprietary engagement model, we develop and implement tools and processes and deliver solutions whilst working at the pace and rigour required in a PE-backed environment. This role can be based in our London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location, with the flexibility to work remotely 1-2 days a week, blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration. What You'll Do: Provide leadership support on client engagements including managing work streams to agreed timelines, performing quality control of client deliverables and leading the presentation of deliverables. Develop financial and analytic models at various granularity to drive operational and transactional insights. Conduct financial and business due diligence to assist various investment and growth decisions. Perform detailed analysis and synthesise actionable insights from data sets and unstructured information sources. Construct impactful reports and presentations that enhance key stakeholders' understanding of business trends and drivers. Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions. Lead/participate in consultant teach-ins and other training exercises. Participate in the performance review process for engagement teams. Ideally, You Have: A bachelor's degree in business, finance or economics. MBA a plus. 6 years+ experience at a top tier private equity firm, investment bank and/or consulting firm. Strong transactional finance experience as well as an understanding of operational finance. Power user of Tableau. Advanced Excel skills and very strong financial modeling and valuation skills; SQL, Power BI are highly desirable. Strong quantitative and organisational skills. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in the completion of projects. Strong interpersonal, leadership and team-management skills. High integrity, independent and individually motivated. Additional European languages are a plus. Ideally, You Are: A self-starter with a strong work ethic. A leader of others; you lead by example. Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth. A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels. Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary. Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing). Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization. Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies. Passionate about delivering exceptional client service. Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work. Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture. Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.