Senior Manager / Associate Director - Deal Strategy & Value Creation

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.

KPMG’s Deal Advisory team support clients with high-value strategic and financial decisions, typically in the context of M&A or large-scale capital investment. We bring financial analysis, commercial acumen and market insights to deliver sound investments and fuel New Zealand’s prosperity.

Our Deal Strategy professionals help businesses in developing and executing their strategies, whether in a deal or transformational setting. We focus on commercial due diligence, market entry assessment, strategy assistance, integration and separation support, as well as end-to-end financial and operational assessment of a business to identify and deliver value creation opportunities to improve EBITDA and cash flow - in relation to transactions, transformations or turnarounds.

• We are seeking experienced and motivated senior team members to join our Deal Strategy team. As a team member, you will lead client engagements and provide strategic advisory services, with a focus on value creation, and post-deal integration and separation. You will work with senior executives and management teams to help them achieve their business objectives and drive growth and profitability.
• We are looking for candidates at Senior Manager or Associate Director level, with a relevant tertiary qualification and 5+ years working experience, who bring strategic, commercial and operational skills to a deal environment.  You are likely to have some prior experience of Strategic Transformation or Integration & Separation projects from a Consulting or Corporate environment and will have a desire to build your skills and experience to become a trusted advisor in this space. We will support your development and give you access to exciting opportunities and experiences.

• Take a leading role in client engagements and oversee project teams 
• Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor to senior executives and management teams
• Mentor, coach and lead others, providing guidance on project delivery and professional development
• Conduct strategic assessments and market analysis, and identify growth opportunities 
• Define value creation opportunities that align with clients’ business objectives, increase revenue, reduce costs, and optimize operations
• Advise on the development of business models, e.g., through M&A and product/service improvements

• At least 5+ years of transaction or business transformation experience (in consulting or corporate setting)
• All-round business understanding and strategic mindset
• Quantitative analysis and problem-solving 
• Delivery of strategic programmes or M&A transactions
• Client management and communication
• Coaching and team leadership
• Collaborative, positive and team-focused 
• Proactive and adaptable in a rapidly growing business environment
• Ability to drive and manage engagements from inception through to final stages and delivering projects to a high standard of readiness. 

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.