Job description
Assistant Manager – Modelling – 105423
Base Location: Bristol/Cardiff/Scotland plus network of 20 offices nationally:
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
We advise government and industry clients on their largest, most complex, and highest profile strategic issues. Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients’ operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.
Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager within our Modelling Team?
We help our corporate clients understand their businesses through building models, reviewing models and data analytics. You will work on some of the most exciting projects in KPMG, primarily using Excel to deliver high quality, flexible and bespoke analytics and modelling solutions. Our team is spread out across the country with staff in London, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester. If you enjoy translating complex problems into models, this is the team for you.
What will you be doing?
1. Delivering projects primarily to our defence clients as part of KPMG’s broader and market-leading defence advisory services
2. Devising compelling and well thought out modelling-based solutions to support clients in tackling business issues
3. Working within a network of modelling specialists, sharing experiences to develop technical and non-technical skills
4. Building constructive working relationships to develop internal and external networks
5. You will deliver real solutions by translating complex business problems into models which capture the drivers of values and risk
6. You will work closely with teams across all functions at KPMG providing solutions to our clients
7. You will have an opportunity to further develop your technical modelling and consulting skills
8. You will act as workstream lead for some of your projects
9. You will have the opportunity to support senior team members in the presentation of deliverables to senior client management
10. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our business development initiatives and be an integral part of the sales process
11. Contribute towards the development of the team and our propositions; contribute towards organising/guiding training
12. Cost modelling
13. Integrated three-statement modelling
14. Financial forecast and scenario modelling
15. Transaction modelling such as valuations and option appraisals
16. Reviewing financial models for quality sign-off
17. Developing tactical solutions that automate finance and other operations
18. Development of data models to support modelling and analytics deliverables
19. Using visualisation and analytical software (such as Power BI, QlikView or Tableau) to drive insights from data to inform client decisions
What will you need to do it?
20. Due to the nature of the work applicants should either hold or be capable of obtaining UK security clearance.
21. Strong Excel skills
22. Knowledge of modelling best practice
23. An understanding of accounting and financial concepts
24. Strong analytical and interpretative skills
25. Ability to describe complex technical issues in a clear and non-technical way
26. Initiative, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
27. Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge
Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:
28. A recognised finance or accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/CFA or similar)
29. Completion of a recognised financial modelling course
30. Consulting experience
31. Data visualisation experience in Power BI, QlikView or Tableau
32. Experience in roles that require an understanding of the unique nature of defence cost modelling
To discuss this or wider Consulting 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 Consulting talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:
33. Bristol
34. Cardiff
35. Scotland
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.
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