Overview:
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
The opportunity:
Spanning industries, regions and service lines, KPMG’s Advisory practice supports our clients on the landmark projects and transformations that place them at cross-roads in their organizational history. From preventing, detecting, and responding to cyber threats to restructuring an operation through AI and cognitive learning; start-ups trying to find their footing to legacy brands that want to retake their market; and clients navigating ground-breaking partnerships to those facing tough social issues clients choose us because of our peoples’ technical expertise, deep industry insight and ability to get the job done.
The Manager, Corporate Strategy and Execution is an internal, non-client facing role. This role will be instrumental in driving the execution of Advisory initiatives from start to finish. Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy and Execution in KPMG Advisory, you will be accountable for understanding the scope of projects assigned to you and working with project team members and stakeholders through initial needs assessment to design, development and implementation. Initiatives that you might work on in this role span a variety of areas including operational growth, business cases, strategic planning, and practice development.
This position can be located anywhere in Canada.
What you will do:
Spearheading and implementation of critical strategic initiatives spanning a range of Advisory priorities – i.e. Financial modeling, business planning, organizational design, new service offering development, HR planning, process improvement, investment business cases, business-unit strategy, market intelligence / research.
Working with senior Advisory stakeholders to deliver on strategic initiatives
Understanding key objectives of new initiatives and helping to frame the overall project scope
Taking ownership for project management from kick off to delivery and providing regular and proactive status updates to program owners and leadership
Developing high-quality program deliverables and leading robust implementation and change management action plans
What you bring to this role:
Bachelor’ Degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field.
3 - 5 years of proven experience in audit, finance, program / project management, or in a consulting capacity.
CPA, CFA or MBA considered an asset.
Exceptional relationship management skills with proven experience navigating complex stakeholder relationships to achieve successful outcomes.
Superior written communication and presentation skills with the ability to adapt communication style based on the application and audience.
A results-orientated focus with the ability to operate in rapidly changing and/or ambiguous environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly and articulately identify and define problems and develop creative solutions to address client requirements.
Keen project management and organizational capabilities with experience developing and delivering against project management schedules and action plans in a multi-disciplinary team.
Advanced Excel and reporting skills with the ability to leverage reporting functionality to manage quantitative and qualitative data sets.
Experience developing best-in-class PowerPoint decks with the ability to adapt content & depth for intended audiences.
Keys to Success:
KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.
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