Job Title/Req Number: EPM Assistant Manager (Workday Adaptive)(106551)
Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations
The KPMG EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.
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.
By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as connected technology, 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 EPM Assistant Manager?
The KPMG’s Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) capability within our Consulting business delivers content-led and tech-enabled decision improvement solutions focused on planning, management information and reporting, profitability and cost management, and performance data and analytics.
Over the last few years, we have established a reputation as the leading provider of top-quality consulting and technology delivery services. Our teams are recognised by our clients for the depth of industry and functional expertise they bring combined with our practical and innovative technology capabilities. As a result of our strategy and strong pipeline of exciting projects, we are looking to grow our Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting team. We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of technology skills and business acumen, possess the ambition and potential to become future leaders of our EPM consulting business. This is an exciting time to be part of growing business.
We have found that by building capability aligned to a range of industries and sectors, we can deliver greater value for our clients and more rewarding careers for our people. Our team of experts delivers industry-focused design solutions across Corporates, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare with leading practices, helping our clients achieve step changes in performance, productivity and profitability. We achieve this through delivery of organisation-wide Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions to digitise end-to-end finance and broader performance management processes, eliminating reconciliation points and manual processes.
What will you be doing?
Your responsibilities as an Assistant Manager:
* Engagement delivery: leading and managing projects or work-streams of a small to medium size and complexity (including analysing and interpreting data, drafting report findings and attending client meetings)
* People development: monitoring and supporting team members and accelerating their development with a particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer
* Practice development: supporting processes and initiatives that are key to scaling the business and delivering our Mission Statement
* Business development: contributing to the establishment and development of both internal and external relationships and supporting the business development activity of senior members of the team (including shaping, developing, contributing to, and presenting proposals/ bids for future work)
What will you need to do it?
Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
* Experience within a Finance project environment with good experience in financial processes, including Integrated Business Planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
* Led elements of EPM projects
* Good understanding of issues and challenges facing Finance functions, Finance business partnering, and trends in Finance
* Relevant large Corporates, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Government or Healthcare experience and knowledge
* Proven track record of delivering high-quality outputs, on time and meeting/exceeding client expectations
* Ability to interpret data, generate insights, and construct solutions
Relevant experience in Workday Adaptive Planning technology:
* Professional experience in implementing or supporting Workday Adaptive Planning
* Functional financials experience in EPM solutions, such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, One Stream.
* Experience with Adaptive Model building and report development tools such as Business Objects, Crystal, and Workday Report Writer.
* Experience in designing, building, and testing models/reports in Workday Adaptive Finance functional area.
* Should have good knowledge on planning Versions, Model sheets, Cube sheets, and shared formulas.
* Ability to build Office Connect Reports and Dashboards for better analysis of data and visualizing trends
* Should have participated in Plan and Architect phase and must have experience in performing this role.
The person
* Recognises the importance of continuous self and team development and actively strives to achieve this.
* Evidence of being an active listener, strong team player, and willingness to develop new skills and capabilities
* Helps others to understand how their work contributes to the overall success of an engagement and the wider firm
* Fosters a sense of self belief and confidence in others
* Seeks to understand others’ motivations
* Supports others to make brave decisions
* Relevant finance qualification – ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent
* Adaptive Planning Certification(s)
* Reporting certification / composite reporting certification
Amazing Extras:
* Prior client facing consulting experience desirable
* Visio skills desirable but not essential
* Flexibility to travel
To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our 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 talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:
* London Canary Wharf
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:
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