SENIOR CONSULTANT CASH & WORKING CAPITAL (M/F/D)

You enjoy taking responsibility, you want to shape things, and real results matter to you? If so, you’re our perfect match. As a top advisory firm, we support decision-makers in shaping the companies of tomorrow. We approach every project with an ownership mindset, striving to create added value for our clients. Fortlane supports leading companies in holistically improving their financial and operational performance.We turn strategic objectives into measurable, sustainable results – particularly in the area of cash and working capital, as a core component of successful transformation programs. Our team combines deep financial expertise with hands-on implementation capabilities – always with the ambition to create real value. Here’s what you can expect from us: an exceptional team spirit, challenging projects in an international setting, close affiliation and joint projects with our corporate finance team, and plenty of room to innovate and grow. Are you ready?Your roleYou advise companies on the strategic management and operational optimization of working capital and cash management as part of performance improvement, transformation, and restructuring programs.In doing so, you take responsibility for individual workstreams and support the coordination of cross-functional teams (e.g. Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales) in interdisciplinary projects, and build trust-based client relationships at eye level.As a senior consultant, you develop sustainable cash excellence initiatives as part of overarching value creation strategies (e.g., CFO agenda, operating model, finance transformation).You shape cash targets within the context of broader business strategies (e.g., growth financing, investment flexibility, capital efficiency).You analyze end-to-end processes to identify cash potential and operational levers.You design dashboards, cash KPIs, and performance tracking structures – and set up liquidity plans to monitor and embed the measures effectively.Beyond client work, your contribution to internal development is also valued: You engage in business development initiatives, support acquisition efforts, and mentor junior team members.Your profileYou hold an excellent university degree and bring several years of experience from a leading transaction, restructuring, or strategy consultancy – or from the field of finance and performance improvement.You bring initial experience as a (partial) project leader, demonstrating your ability to manage complex initiatives.You possess a deep understanding of working capital and cash as strategic levers for value creation.You have a proven track record in executing structured improvement programs, with a focus on achieving sustainable impact.You possess a strong affinity for financial processes and interdependencies, coupled with the ability to translate them into actionable insights.You combine strategic and analytical thinking with an entrepreneurial mindset, while maintaining a pragmatic, hands-on approach to implementation.You are a collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic, interdisciplinary environments.You are fluent in German and English, enabling you to operate seamlessly in both local and international contexts.Your benefitsImpact: From day one, you will take on responsibility in high-impact strategic projects with direct C-level visibility and a focus on delivering lasting value.Career Plus: Management consulting is your core discipline – enhanced by seamless collaboration with our Corporate Finance experts, giving you a broader perspective and deeper expertise.Growth: Join a dynamic, entrepreneurial team that fosters a strong coaching culture. Together, we will unlock your potential through tailored development programs and transformative learning opportunities.FlexWork: Benefit from a flexible work model designed to fit every stage of your life – full or part-time (10+2/11+1 programs), hybrid working and (social) sabbatical programs.Team spirit: Immerse yourself in our open, inclusive, and people-centered culture, where collaboration and authenticity are at the heart of everything we do.Commitment: You’ll encounter a mindset firmly anchored in fairness, diversity, equality & inclusion and sustainability.