Associate, Digital Finance Transformation - Data Scientist - Private Equity Performance Improvement (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

About the role

We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Digital Finance Transformation team within PEPI. This role focuses on helping private equity portfolio companies accelerate digital enablement within the finance function—modernizing data environments, automating processes, and building analytics-driven tools that create measurable business impact.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with CFOs, Controllers, and FP&A leaders to design, implement, and operationalize digital solutions that improve performance, transparency, and scalability.
• Blend strong technical expertise in Python, SQL, and modern data platforms with a solid understanding of finance and accounting operations.
• Develop lightweight finance applications using Streamlit or Retool.
• Translate between finance and technology teams to enhance business performance.

Requirements

• 3-6 plus years of professional experience; consulting or professional services experience preferred.
• Advanced Python programming experience, including familiarity with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric).
• Experience with ETL/orchestration tools (Dagster, Temporal, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Fivetran, Matillion).
• Demonstrated ability to develop lightweight finance applications using Streamlit or Retool.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting concepts, including forecasting, working capital management, and three-statement modeling.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; proven ability to translate between finance and technology teams.
• Ability to travel as required.

Qualifications

• 3-6 plus years of professional experience; consulting or professional services experience preferred.
• Advanced Python programming experience, including familiarity with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric).
• Experience with ETL/orchestration tools (Dagster, Temporal, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Fivetran, Matillion).
• Demonstrated ability to develop lightweight finance applications using Streamlit or Retool.
• Solid understanding of finance and accounting concepts, including forecasting, working capital management, and three-statement modeling.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; proven ability to translate between finance and technology teams.
• Ability to travel as required.

Skills

• Advanced Python programming skills.
• Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data platforms.
• Experience with ETL/orchestration tools.
• Ability to develop lightweight finance applications.
• Understanding of finance and accounting concepts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Your journey at A&M includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. This includes:

• Healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a discretionary contribution.
• Paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time, ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.

Pay

The salary range is $90,000--$130,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.

Schedule

Full-time positions and part-time positions are available. Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in A&M’s fringe benefits.

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.