Consultant/ Senior Consultant, Deal Analytics - Transaction Services

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.

Our Deal Advisory team includes the following service lines: Transaction Services, Valuations, Corporate Finance, Restructuring & Turnaround, and Infrastructure Advisory.

Our clients are typically private equity funds, pension funds, large public companies, as well as private corporations. Our people are motivated self-starters with expertise in finance, valuation, tax, accounting and financial reporting. Our network is global.

Join our KPMG's Deal Advisory Analytics team at the Consultant/Senior consultant level with a focus on applying proprietary and third-party data analytics solutions in a deal environment. Working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will apply your professional and technical skills on a wide variety of transactions and at different stages of the transaction process.

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What you will do
Working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will apply your professional and technical skills on a wide variety of transactions and at different stages of the transaction cycle. As Consultant/Senior Consultant, you will:

• Using KPMG proprietary and third-party data analytics tools you will deliver deeper insights to our clients at deal speed.
• Work with our deal teams to evaluate a business' historical performance, sustainability of earnings/cash flows, financial projections, and opportunities for value creation.
• Identify and report key issues, perform relevant financial analysis, and interpret results.
• Develop analytical procedures and templates that can be deployed to others to increase the capabilities of the wider team.
• Work with large volumes of data (structured and unstructured) - investigate and perform deeper analysis to produce impactful insights to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Conduct training and information sessions with KPMG practitioners from across the firm.
• Participate in KPMG's engagement teams, senior client executives, attorneys, and investors.
• Draft detailed professional reports and other client deliverables e.g. Excel schedules, Tableau dashboards, results of predictive models etc.
• Establish credibility and develop relationships with current and prospective clients.
• Develop and support other business units to identify use cases and increase the use of data & analytics in a cross-functional role (e.g. Valuations, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Global Infrastructure Project Group, etc.).

At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business intelligence, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related fields. CPA, CFA and MBA qualifications an asset.
• Candidates with 2-3 years of experience in finance or analytics-related roles, especially those with exposure to transactional services and deal-making, are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to transform data into actionable insights using business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, and similar tools.
• Proficiency with tools like Alteryx and Power Query for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), along with proficiency in managing large datasets and performing analytics.
• Familiarity with programming languages like DAX, M, Python, R, SQL, etc.
• Strong analytical skills with financial awareness and business acumen.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and presentation skills
• Proficiency in French at a business level.

Profile we are looking for:

• Proficient in analyzing complex data sets with precision and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrates a curiosity to learn new tools and motivated to self-teach new techniques;
• Demonstrates a strong drive to continuously learn and adapt in rapidly changing settings, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Exhibits a curious and skeptical mindset, fostering innovative thinking and problem-solving approaches to tackle intricate issues and uncover hidden insights.
• Displays dedication to working autonomously while remaining flexible and responsive to evolving priorities and strict deadlines, ensuring timely and effective delivery of results.
• Proficient in articulating ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, fostering effective communication with diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Capable of fostering strong internal and external relationships, leveraging effective networking abilities to collaborate across teams and engage clients proactively to deliver tailored solutions.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.