Overview

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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