Associate Consultant - Financial and Business Modelling

Associate Consultant ROW FM-KDNI

The Modelling hub is a cross functional group and works on a wide variety of engagements in the public and private sectors. Some of the work is directly M&A related however the majority involves
Our work includes:
 Work effectively with personnel from a variety of disciplines (Clients, KPMG advisory teams different geographies such as UK, US, India) to provide business modelling driven advisory solutions to a wide variety of business challenges / problems.
 Application of analysis and modelling solutions to complex and diverse client problems;
 Development of Business Planning & Forecasting processes and tools;
 Development of Management Information processes and tools;
 Transaction (M&A) Modelling; and
 Model testing & review.Model testing & review.

We are recruiting for an Associate Consultant in the team. Your responsibilities will include:
 Support the specification / design of models and analysis tools.
 Develop models (incl. integrated P&L, Cash flow and Balance sheet models) from scratch.
 Amend models developed by KPMG staff or by third parties.
 Carry out financial analysis of the outputs of models.
 Ensure the consistency in client models and create / maintain project documentation and data books.
 Carry out testing of models as per KPMG quality control procedures.
 Review models and feedback findings to clients using KPMG proprietary software.
 Review and comment on revised models received from clients to verify whether review comments have been acted upon.
 Document the operation of models and the findings from our work.
 Document issues in a business model for inclusion in review reports and liaise with the project manager to fully explain the points raised.
 Design and execute commercial analysis e.g. market sizing, market driver analysis, competitive benchmarking etc.
 Develop business cases and business plans underpinned by robust financial analysis in support of strategic initiatives.

To succeed in this demanding role you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
 0-3 years working experience of Financial Analysis, Business Modelling or Financial Modelling;
 A good working knowledge of accounting, financial statements, and financial analysis;
 Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
 Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
 A commercial outlook and a good understanding of the general business and economic environment; and
 Excellent communication and presentation skills
 Ability to build effective networks internally and externally

 

The following skills are an advantage but are not a requirement:
 Knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications.
 Knowledge of Microsoft Access.
Qualification:
 Undergraduate degree in Engineering / Economics / Commerce / Mathematics
 Post graduate in Business Administration (MBA / PGDBM / CFA)
 Both the undergrad and the Masters SHOULD BE from a Top tier university.

>> PEOPLE BENEFITS
 A strong learning culture.
 Quarterly rewards and recognition programme – ‘Encore’
 Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for staff and family.
 Expansive general and accidental coverage for staff.

Experience Level

Mid Level