Manager, Deal Strategy and Commercial Due Diligence - Media sector (London)

To be an effective Manager within our Strategy and Performance Transformation applicants will be expected to:Responsibilities

Act as a credible client liaison on KPMG engagements, often taking a "specialist" role with a view to develop long term client relationships; act as an ''ambassador'' for the firmDesign and run small- to mid-sized projects and / or larger more complex workstreams - extensive experience of deal-related projects will be critical, e.g. Commercial DD, MandA Strategy, Value creation etcProduce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal reviewTake initiative to develop creative and innovative solutions to complex problems and deliver these within the context of the team and client requirementsDesign and execute detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis; also guide junior team members to reach right-first-time outputAct as a coach and mentor to junior team members - on and outside of projects - ensuring that they learn on the job and progress in their careersProvide timely feedback and coaching to other team membersTake pro-active role in thought leadership and knowledge management activitiesSupport the practice by proactively getting involved in internal practice matters and business development initiatives, and taking responsibilities for these moving forwardBe aware of and take suitable level of responsibility that the firm\''s risk management frameworks are adhered toKey Competencies

Deliver ImpactMake sound decisions: Exercises sound business judgment when making decisionsFoster innovation: Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create valueApply a strategic perspective: Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issuesSeek GrowthTake opportunities to learn and adapt: Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challengesDevelop and motivate others: Engages teams, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional resultsBuild collaborative relationships: Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networksInspire TrustDrive quality: Delivers high-quality products and exceptional service that provide valueAct ethically and responsibly: Behaves ethically and encourages others to do the sameAdvocate for Equality: Creates opportunities to address inequity and enables all people to feel like they belongMore than 4 years\'' experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / corporate development team in industryStrong foundational understanding of the value drivers across the Media sectorExperience of leading workstreams and/or smaller projects: designing work plans, team structures and managing these to excellent client output and, where relevant, strong financial returnsThis should include experience of recent MandA transactions, e.g. CDD, VDD, MandA Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Media sectorEvidence involvement developing proposals, scopes and pricing for small and mid-sized consulting assignmentsExperience of holding supporting roles in business development activity, helping the team deliver client ready pitches and generating differentiated insightsAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader stakeholdersTrack record of building relationships with team members, wider colleagues and clientsExamples of internal responsibilities on topics like team management, technical tool insight, liaison with service suppliers etcTechnical skillsStrong academic track recordEvidence of strong problem-solving and analytical capabilitiesStructured thinking skills combined with creativityAbility to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executedAbility to review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insightsStrong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumenAbility to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clientsExcellent written and oral communication skillsOther language skills would be a strong bonusAbout the team

The Strategy and Performance Transformation team is part of KPMG\''s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG\''s broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business., KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity, insight and experience to solve our clients\'' and communities\'' biggest problems. We\''ve been doing this for more than 150 years.We aim to be universally recognised as a place for great people to do their best work. A firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture, using technology to empower and equip our people to deliver outstanding work with real flexibility - through inspiring workspaces, innovative ways to collaborate and hybrid ways of working. With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our mission is simple: To support the UK in a connected world. It guides everything we do, underpinned by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together and For ..... full job details .....