Manager, Value Creation, Ops M&A - Deal Advisory

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.

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.

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If you are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables - we want to hear from you!

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 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 teams 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
• 5+ 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.
• Experience working with senior management and/or managing multiple stakeholders.
• 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. PEng, MBA, M.Fin, CFA, or CPA) in a technical field of study is strongly preferred
• 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
• Comfortable working with incomplete information, and ability to challenge, investigate facts and make intelligent assumptions when necessary

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.