Analyst/ Consultant Strategy & Transactions (all genders)

Valantic

DEIN UMFELD Du bist ein Top-Performer und suchst Gleichgesinnte? Du hast große Ziele, suchst die Herausforderung und möchtest in einem Team arbeiten, in dem Zusammenhalt groß geschrieben wird? Dann bist du bei uns richtig! Mit über 70 Commercial- und Tech DD Engagements pro Jahr, gehören wir zu den gefragtesten Advisorn für Private Equity und Corporate Investoren. IN DIESER ROLLE BEI UNS ... * suchst und meisterst du die Herausforderung, dich in digitale Geschäftsmodelle und Technologien bzw. Softwareprodukte von Marktführern, Hidden Champions und Startups hineinzudenken. * unterstützt du bei Technology, Product, Data und AI Due Diligence Projekten, übernimmst Verantwortung für (Teil-)Projekte und berätst mit zunehmender Erfahrung auch auf Top-Management Ebene. * beobachtest und evaluierst du technologische Entwicklungen und übersetzt zwischen Business- und Technologie-Potenzialen. * erstellst du Reports in englischer Sprache, die als Entscheidungsgrundlage für Transaktions-Deals herangezogen werden. * nimmst du direkten Einfluss auf den Erfolg und den weiteren Ausbau unserer Beratungsleistungen bei Transaktionsgeschäften, z.B. indem du Ideen für neue Analysemethoden einbringst oder kreativ neue Prüffelder erschließt. IDEALERWEISE BRINGST DU BEREITS MIT ... * ein erfolgreich abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium der (Wirtschafts-) Informatik, der Mathematik, der Naturwissenschaften, der Technik o.Ä, oder aber eine Ausbildung im entsprechenden Umfeld. * praktische Erfahrung aus Praktika/Werkstudententätigkeiten oder ersten beruflichen Stationen innerhalb des Beratungsumfeldes (IT-Beratung, Strategieberatung) oder Corporate Umfeld o.ä.. * analytische und kommunikative Stärke gestützt von verhandlungssicheren Englischkenntnissen in Wort und Schrift. * Humor, Teamorientierung, ein authentisches Auftreten, hohes persönliches Engagement sowie eine ausgeprägte Sozialkompetenz. DAS BIETEN WIR ... * "direct exposure" zu Private Equity & strategischen Investoren * Verantwortung und Sichtbarkeit ab Tag 1 – intern und extern * die steilste Lernkurve im Beratungs-Business – nicht zuletzt dank erfahrener Kollegen/Kolleginnen * individuelle Förderung und zielgerichtete Trainings – deine Entwicklung wird durch individuelles Coaching & Mentoring, Personalentwicklungsmaßnahmen wie in- und externen Trainings sowie zielgerichtetem Onboarding beschleunigt * einen einmaligen Teamspirit (vgl. Kununu Score) * eine/einen Mentor*in, der/die neben deiner Führungskraft, eine wichtige Stütze auf deinem Karriereweg ist * technische "State of the Art" Ausstattung  * regelmäßige Teamevents * diverse Benefits

Baringa

ABOUT BARINGA  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. WHY JOIN BARINGA’S STRATEGY & TRANSACTIONS PRACTICE?  We are a rapidly growing global team of transactions and strategy experts, who are striving to be the global go-to provider for deal advisory work in Energy, Utilities, and Renewable Infrastructure. Our work spans the value chain of these sectors, including technology, services, manufacturing and supply chain.  We mostly work with Private Equity, Infrastructure and Corporate clients - they tell us they love our 'speed to insight'. This is because we staff teams not just with Commercial Due Diligence experts but also with sector specialists; this approach places a much lower emphasis on external experts and allows us to leverage Baringa's unique IP and bankable models that have been built up through years of Energy / Utilities / Infrastructure sector leadership.    Despite our rapid growth, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and open culture, and the entrepreneurial spirit of the team. We are now an established team of over 50 in the UK and are also looking to rapidly scale our EU, US, APAC and Australia teams. This makes it a very exciting time to join and help shape the future direction of Baringa's Strategy & Transactions practice.  We committed to creating the 'best place to work in transactions and strategy'; come and play a role in this exciting journey.       WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our leading Strategy & Transactions practice at Analyst/Consultant level. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team focused on deal advisory (Commercial Due Diligence) and growth strategy in the Energy, Utilities, and Renewable Infrastructure sectors. Day-to-day the role will involve: * Supporting corporate and private equity clients with market entry strategy/analysis, identifying investment themes and potential targets * Conducting buy and sell-side commercial due diligence * Undertaking qualitative assessments of client / target markets, including primary research, leveraging secondary sources and bringing in Baringa colleagues’ expertise  * Performing robust quantitative analysis, including market size estimations and business plan assessments  * Preparing clear, concise, written deliverables and presenting these findings in a confident and engaging manner We differentiate by running blended teams of strategy / transaction experts with sector specialists, bringing hands-on expertise from across Baringa to our clients.   YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for individuals with strong analytical capability and a clear interest in commercial due diligence and strategy within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Specifically, we are looking for: * Initial exposure to strategy or commercial due diligence work (e.g. market assessment, competitor analysis, market sizing, growth strategy, market entry strategy), or exposure to these processes in an industry context * Interest in working on energy focused projects, and broader energy value chain * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure and interpret complex data * Collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment  * Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to contribute to high-quality written deliverables  * Motivation to be part of a high-growth team and contribute to its development  * Candidates should be comfortable with international travel, which may be required for up to 30% of the time and must be able to travel and work within the EU/UK. We value individuals who combine strong analytical thinking with a pragmatic, team-oriented mindset and who contribute positively to our culture as well as our client work. WHAT A CAREER AT BARINGA WILL GIVE YOU  PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. BARINGA IS A PEOPLE FIRST COMPANY AND WELLBEING IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR CULTURE. WE RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FLEXIBLE WORKING AND PROVIDE OUR STAFF AMAZING BENEFITS. SOME OF THESE BENEFITS INCLUDE:  * Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.  * Flexible Working: We know that the ‘ideal’ work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave.  * Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us.  * Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We’ve introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice.  * Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company’s success.  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.  AN AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE You can be a part of our ‘Great Place to Work’ – with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we’ve achieved this.  USING BUSINESS AS A FORCE FOR GOOD.  We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve.  We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have.   JOIN US All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those who have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further.   BARINGA PRIVACY NOTICES For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com For the USA Your personal data may be retained by Baringa for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. For further details, please contact privacy@baringa.com For Australia & Singapore Your personal data will be retained by Baringa for up to two years, in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to assess your application and meet applicable reporting and legal obligations. In line with the Australian Privacy Act and Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you may have rights to access, correct, or request limited deletion of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at privacy@baringa.com

Alpha FMC

Senior Management Accountant at Alpha FMC • Division: Business Services • Team: Finance – Accounting Services • Location: Budapest About Alpha FMC Alpha Financial Markets Consulting is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey. Why join Alpha Business Services? • Be part of something successful - We’re an established professional services firm with an ambitious growth trajectory. Your work directly supports and impacts our business success and makes a real contribution to the company's success story. • Unlock your potential - You’ll grow through meaningful work, real exposure to new challenges and continuous learning. Stretch your skills, take ownership of key responsibilities and access progression opportunities as our company grows. • Belong to a great international team - Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and social. You’ll work with people who value teamwork, celebrate success and genuinely enjoy working together. • Thrive with us - Benefit from flexible working, market-aligned pay and benefits and a supportive environment that helps you do your best work Overview of Business Services While consultants focus on delivery client value, our 'Business Services’ function ensures that the company runs efficiently and appropriately across a number of operational areas: People, Operations, IT, Legal and Finance. Together, these teams ensure the consultants are fully supported - working from a strong operational base that’s efficient, innovative and compliant. Business Services doesn’t just enable delivery; it empowers Alpha’s long-term success. Role & Requirements Alpha FMC are looking for a Cost Accountant to join the team to support the company’s rapid growth and following recent acquisitions. Key Responsibilities: • Working in the Financial Controller teams responsible for cost and controls including the production of monthly management accounts. • Ensure supplier invoices and expenses are appropriately approved, correctly posted and paid. Approve new supplier set up including independent bank account verification as required. • Prepare / approve monthly journals for accruals, depreciation, prepayments, operating expenses etc. Working with the Revenue Accountant to ensure Cost of Sales and Revenue recognition are aligned to KPIs. At all stages ensuring expenditure variances to budget / expectation are reviewed and explained and/or adjusted accordingly. • Prepare monthly balance sheet files for relevant nominal captions. Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure accurate capitalization of costs where applicable. Ensure balances are revalued, reconciliations are up to date, and reconciling items are investigated and actioned promptly. • Working with the Business Partnering team to provide commentary on variance analysis on the local CEO packs financial statements and KPIs. Perform ad hoc cost analysis as required. • Provide input into the Business Partnering led Budget and Reforecast process, including run rate analysis of overheads and working capital cash conversion. • Provide the Transactional Finance Team (AR&AP) with assistance on bank transactions postings and approve the monthly bank reconciliations. • Working with the help of the Transactional Finance Team as required, prepare and submit VAT/GST returns and other local compliance filings. • Support the local entity and the group’s annual statutory filings, audit(s) and tax return process by providing responses to information requests and follow on queries. • Highlight errors or issues to the Financial Controller and resolve discrepancies • Build strong relationships and rapport with stakeholders internally • Manage, train and support to junior members of the team We want to hear from people with: • Finalist / Qualified Accountant with management accountant experience • BSc/MSc in Economics or Finance or equivalent professional experience • Strong Excel skills, strong IT systems skills • Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals • First-class interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and lead • Proactivity • Ability to cope with demanding and fast-paced environment • Excellent organisation skills and rigorous attention to detail • Business / financial services experience helpful Location and working pattern: • Alpha is proud to offer a hybrid working arrangement wherein staff are able to combine office and home working. This would typically mean 2-3 days in the Budapest Alpha office; however the exact arrangements will be confirmed based upon the role and responsibilities. Occasional travel might be required, more likely at senior levels. Benefits & Compensation • Competitive salary and benefits Our Commitment to Inclusion At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone. Data Privacy Policy: Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/).