Strategy and Performance Consultant - Industrials

Strategy & Performance Consultant - Industrials Base Location: London KPMG's Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Assistant Manager role, with experience in Industrial Markets and Defence (IM&D) across one or more of our core propositions: Enterprise-wide Transformation, Growth Strategy, Cost and Operational Strategy, and Commercial and Operational Due Diligence. The Strategy & Performance Transformation team is part of KPMG's rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG's broad set of capabilities within our Advisory practice. Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager - Strategy & Performance? Our Strategy & Performance Transformation team works closely with c-suite and senior
executives to identify and execute transformation opportunities that add and protect value for shareholders, employees and society. As the world continues to face unprecedented levels of change, we have experienced significant market demand for our core services. We are now accelerating our mission to create value, by turning ambitions into reality, through executing sustainable, fair and profitable business strategies, at pace. What will you be doing? Liaise effectively with clients while working on engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for KMPG Design and run small projects and / or large, complex workstreams with limited oversight Product client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require limited review Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities Construct detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
Ensure the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to Be a strong effective team player Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members Support practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives What will you need to do it? Previous experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers within IM&D Experience of leading project workstreams and take responsibility for small teams Prior involvement in business development activity and ability to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management initiatives Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders Skills we'd love to see: Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities Structured thinking skills combined with creativity Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver
insightful recommendations that can be practically executed Ability to gather, review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen Ability to build financial models and develop effective Excellent written and oral communication skills To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG. Our Locations: We are open to talk to Assistant Manager - Strategy & Performance talent across the country but our core hub for this role is: London With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team. Find out more: Within Deal Advisory we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to
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