Assistant Manager - Modelling

Job description

Assistant Manager – Modelling – 105423

Base Location: Bristol/Cardiff/Scotland plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

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?

• Delivering projects primarily to our defence clients as part of KPMG’s broader and market-leading defence advisory services
• Devising compelling and well thought out modelling-based solutions to support clients in tackling business issues
• Working within a network of modelling specialists, sharing experiences to develop technical and non-technical skills
• Building constructive working relationships to develop internal and external networks
• You will deliver real solutions by translating complex business problems into models which capture the drivers of values and risk
• You will work closely with teams across all functions at KPMG providing solutions to our clients
• You will have an opportunity to further develop your technical modelling and consulting skills
• You will act as workstream lead for some of your projects
• You will have the opportunity to support senior team members in the presentation of deliverables to senior client management
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to our business development initiatives and be an integral part of the sales process
• Contribute towards the development of the team and our propositions; contribute towards organising/guiding training
• Cost modelling
• Integrated three-statement modelling
• Financial forecast and scenario modelling 
• Transaction modelling such as valuations and option appraisals
• Reviewing financial models for quality sign-off
• Developing tactical solutions that automate finance and other operations
• Development of data models to support modelling and analytics deliverables
• 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?

• Due to the nature of the work applicants should either hold or be capable of obtaining UK security clearance.
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of modelling best practice
• An understanding of accounting and financial concepts
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills
• Ability to describe complex technical issues in a clear and non-technical way
• Initiative, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• A recognised finance or accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/CFA or similar)
• Completion of a recognised financial modelling course
• Consulting experience
• Data visualisation experience in Power BI, QlikView or Tableau
• 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:

• Bristol
• Cardiff
• 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.

Find out more:

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