Turnaround & Restructuring - Vice President in London

We now have opportunities in London for VPs who have experience working for clients in one or more of the above areas. While we expect our VPs to contribute to projects in each of the above areas, it is possible to specialise as your career progresses. We are looking for smart, pragmatic and results-focused individuals who can operate on a range of UK-based as well as international engagements. VPs are involved in a variety of engagements supporting the project team in dealing with clients in a hands‑on, professional and energetic manner. They collaborate with colleagues across the world as well as engage with, and promote, the firm’s broader capabilities.

What you’ll need

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ideally between 3–7 years’ experience in a similar role or environment.
• Relevant and hands‑on project management experience in restructuring gained in restructuring advisory, consulting, private equity, banking or industry.
• University degree or relevant school‑leaver programme experience, ideally as well as a postgraduate qualification (eg. ACA/ACCA).

Demonstrable experience in some of the following situations is essential:

• Financial turnaround programmes
• Cash and working capital management
• Building, reviewing and maintaining short‑term cash flow models
• Formulating, reviewing and analysing business plans and financial forecasts
• Supporting Chief Restructuring Officer roles
• Balance sheet restructurings
• Options analysis
• Contingency planning
• Schemes of Arrangements / Restructuring Plans
• Trading Administrations
• Insolvency case management and progression
• Independent business reviews
• Distressed sales
• Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills with a solid understanding of financial statements.
• A track record of consistently delivering high‑value work to meet client needs.
• Experience of supervising other professionals, acting as a positive role model and able to motivate others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including giving clear direction to the team; executing projects according to established team norms, defining roles, and expectations; coaching and developing direct reports; and capitalising on the strengths of each team member on projects.
• Use of a systematic approach to quickly and logically identify key issues and examine those issues thoroughly and holistically to formulate appropriate solutions.
• Advanced written communication skills, able to prepare well‑laid out, easily understood analysis and presentations.
• Articulate communication of information, with audience‑appropriate adaption.
• Delivery of influential client communications with clarity and confidence.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and peers.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, with the high‑energy, flexibility and adaptability required to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional languages will be an asset.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organisation.

The firm offers market‑leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well‑being, time‑off policies to help recharge, and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long‑term planning. The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other characteristics, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or status as an individual with disability.