The posting
Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.
KPMG's, Operations Mergers & Acquisitions (Ops M&A) in Deal Advisory, helps companies deliver value from mergers and acquisitions. We are rapidly growing and actively looking for people to join our fast-growing team. The work we do with clients spans all industries and situations and, as such, is diverse and exciting.
KPMG's Value Creation is a service within Ops M&A, Deal Advisory practice that helps clients gain value from every phase of their merger, acquisition, carve-out or divestment. We offer start-to-finish support in the acquisition and sale process, including input on strategy, early identification of risk and upside areas, coordination, and execution of due diligence investigations (financial and operational). We also help our clients with rapid performance improvements, operational assessments, profitability and working capital optimization through every phase of the transaction.
Our Value Creation team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference. As a Senior Consultant / Manager you will work as part of a collaborative team to help our clients solve some of their most difficult problems.
What you will do
- Work closely with executives and key team members within a broad spectrum of organizations to help them derive maximum value from key transactions.
- Identify and quantify performance improvement opportunities, using multiple and/or large sets of financial and operational data.
- Provide strategic advice to executives on mergers & acquisitions, and support the identification, analysis, and delivery of value-creation opportunities through the development of extensive models rooted in financial and non-financial data. (e.g., optimization of operation, of purchasing and supply chain structures, of workforce, of top-line portfolio and pricing, of cash and working capital positions, etc.).
- Identify synergy initiatives and/or review synergy and value creation plans presented by management during merger transactions..
- Assist clients with synergy or cost saving planning, tracking and execution
- Estimate additional costs required for the carved-out entity to operate as a standalone business in a carve-out transaction.
- Take responsibility for the timely completion of well structured, fact-based, and data-driven client deliverables that exceed client expectations.
- Communicate effectively and skillfully with the engagement leader and senior client management to discuss insights of the analysis.
What you bring to the role
- An inquisitive, investigative, and digital mindset to test our clients’ thinking on their biggest challenges
- 3+ years of experience ideally in any of the following areas: transaction advisory, due diligence, operations, margin management, value creation within private equity fund or large organization.
- Previous experience in a deal setting, cost optimization, operational restructuring, turnarounds, or operational improvement initiatives is considered an asset
- High proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analyses combined with financial, operational, and commercial acumen. Awareness of the types of advanced analytical techniques that can be used to generate additional insights from data is favorable
- Advanced qualification (e.g. P.Eng, MBA, M.Fin, CFA, or CPA) in a technical field of study is strongly preferred
- A degree e.g., Engineering, Finance and Accounting, is an asset
- Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with high-performing teams
- Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills; manage priorities in a fast-paced environment often with multiple or competing deadlines
KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $ 78000 to $ 107500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.
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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
