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Manager - Deal Analytics
Date: Apr 14, 2019
Location: London, United Kingdom
Company: KPMG UK
| AutoReq ID | 138735BR |
| Job Title | Manager - Deal Analytics |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Location | London |
| Function | Deal Advisory |
| Service Line | Transaction Services |
| Service Line Information | Our Transactions Services group is focused on continually enhancing value for clients across the deal and economic cycle. Our teams comprise of specialists capable of helping clients right through from conceptual thinking of buying a business to turning their business around in times of difficulty. |
| KPMG Overview | KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Pensions, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges. With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in. |
| Job Description | The team: The Data & Analytics Team (or Strategic Profitability Insights, SPI team) works with KPMG Deal Advisory (Corporate Finance, Transaction Services and Value Creation) teams to deliver value-add insights on the fundamentals of a Target business. Our team uses a combination of Alteryx, Tableau, and proprietary software to produce the aforementioned analyses in an efficient and effective manner. The deal teams and Targets we serve are routinely impressed with the speed at which we can create robust analysis. For example, we can understand, at a transactional level, what is driving businesses, often in 1-2 weeks, working with datasets in the tens of millions. The role: You will be joining a fast-growing team within Deal Advisory that is driving value for our clients using data-enabled solutions. So what’s that actually mean? Our team works on a variety of engagements across industries, and the analytics required will vary by engagement. The list of analyses below, therefore, is just a sample of what we produce, and our product offering is ever-expanding. Using transactional, public, and private datasets, our team delivers insights on customers, products, and other categories regarding: - Sustainability - Pricing - Turnover - Profitability drivers - Customer/Product lifetime value - Concentration risk - Effectiveness and impact of strategic decisions - Wallet share - Feasibility of meeting financial goals Given the small, entrepreneurial nature of the team, you will also help on ad hoc tasks for the team. These requests vary widely in nature and may include developing and leading internal trainings, assisting the risk management process, staffing and resourcing, client pitches, and networking events. Responsibilities: Uncover insights quickly and accurately by collecting, processing and analysing raw data obtained from a target to give transaction and strategic deliverables a boost Utilise a hypothesis-driven problem-solving approach to design, construct, and rapidly test/iterate exploratory analyses that will reveal insight and opportunities for the client Assess, capture, and translate complex business issues and requirements into a structured analytics use case, including rapid learning of industry/domain/client dynamics and development of effective work stream plans Prioritize and effectively manage several deal deliverables across multiple deals Manage staff on your engagements to provide real time feedback and guidance to client and diligence providers to help ensure timely and efficient product delivery Train staff on relevant engagement analyses and industry KPIs Develop operational protocol for offshore teams and work closely with research team to support analysis Utilise non-chargeable time to network, attend trainings, and develop and implement new analytical approaches (by industry where applicable) Qualifications: Five years of experience in public accounting, advisory, financial audit, mergers & acquisitions, transaction services, strategy consulting or equivalent - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university (MBA from an accredited college/university preferred) - Experience in project management including: planning, organizing, coordinating and managing staff, clients and/or partners towards the successful completion of a project - Exceptional attention to detail - Strong critical thinking skills, including “investigative” mind-set - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel skills, especially pivot tables, ideally shortcuts and macros - Knowledge of database systems, research tools, and accounting analysis - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to thoroughly yet concisely explain: o Technical concepts and analytics-driven findings o Business processes, concepts, challenges, and issues to non-technical resources - Desire to work in fast-paced, team-oriented, loosely-structured environment - Desire to learn new technologies and skills - Travel may be up to 10-20% |
| Our Deal | If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn’t rewarding enough, we’ll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally. ‘Our Deal’ sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you. |
| Flexible Working | While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like. |
| Applying with a Disability | KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our Recruitment Process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require, with your recruitment contact. |
KPMG's commitment to diversity | KPMG consistently features in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for, which has been recognised with a special achievement award to mark our 10 years in the Top 25. We are proud of the value we place on individuality; we want you to bring your full self to work and truly maximise your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results for our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference. But, don't take our word for it, find out more about diversity at KPMG. Returning to work after a break At KPMG, we appreciate that returning to work after an extended career break can be daunting. We understand that those with experience who have taken a career break have a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer our organisation, which helps us to achieve our business goals. We will support you to refresh your skills, develop your confidence and provide a supportive network across the firm to help you best integrate into the working environment. This role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 18 months or more and who have previous relevant experience. |
Policy for Agencies | KPMG has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. Please check here to see our policy on agencies: Policy |
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