Manager / Senior Manager / Associate Director – Turnaround & Restructuring

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The Turnaround & Restructuring team support underperforming businesses to stabilise and implement change. We work at speed to deliver options and a runway to stabilise our clients’ problems. We are outcomes focussed, implementing strategies that range from an operational turnaround to a financial restructure or, if necessary, a formal insolvency process.

The team works closely with the wider Deal Advisory team to provide support on a range of transactions and debt advisory services. KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice is a significant supplier of financial advice, across its lines of business - Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations, Infrastructure & Projects, Restructuring, Transaction Services and Debt Advisory Services. Our analysts combine commercial acumen with extensive knowledge of businesses and sectors to provide clients with a service which adds recognised value. Deal Advisory provides an exciting and challenging environment to develop yourself as an investment professional.

• The Turnaround & Restructuring team are looking for an experienced professional to join the team at the Manager to Associate Director level. We are looking for someone who wants to work primarily within the Turnaround & Restructuring team to provide a wide range of engagements, including Independent Business Reviews reporting on liquidity management, cost reduction, working capital optimisation, turnaround and contingency plans, in addition to working on formal insolvency appointments. 
• The successful applicant will work with the Deal Advisory leadership to support the strategic goals of the division including operational responsibility for the successful delivery of engagements, and staff and client relationships.  This role also contributes to the growth of the business through identification and acquisition of new business, building networks and relationships, and promoting the services of KPMG as a whole.

• Play a leading role in the delivery of assignments in a manner that meets client timelines, budget and outcome requirements
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior management and mid-level executives and other key stakeholders in engagements (including lawyers and contacts at banks and other lenders)
• Perform financial analysis to understand clients’ commercial challenges and develop restructuring / turnaround solutions such as cost reduction, working capital improvements, accelerated M&A, refinancing and exit options
• Develop and monitor project plans, planning overall work requirements of an engagement, developing terms of reference for clients that outlines objectives and key risks
• Develop well-reasoned solutions that recognise the constraints of client’s internal and external environments
• Perform cashflow forecast reviews and undertaking sensitivity analysis
• Work closely with other deal advisory disciplines within KPMG local and national networks, including work on due diligence and debt advisory engagements.

• 5+ years’ experience in a professional role including specific experience within the Corporate Finance / Financial Restructuring / Turnaround / Insolvency environment.
• Some corporate insolvency experience beneficial.
• Ability to communicate well across a range of operational and financial staff at all levels. 
• Familiarity with legal frameworks relating to Restructuring & Insolvency
• Demonstrated ability in business development including being able to market self and attract new clients to the firm
• Financial modelling capability would be advantageous
• Membership or qualification with a relevant professional organisation 
• Previous experience and a proven track record in the overall management and leadership of staff both as a team and in terms of their technical work

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. 

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

—   Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance

—   Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

—   Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers

—   Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.

—   Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.

—   Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.

—   Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.