Assistant Manager - Modelling

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Job description

Financial Modelling Assistant Manager - Corporates (Bristol/Cardiff/Scotland)

Team Description
We help our Corporates clients understand their businesses through building models, reviewing models and data analytics. You will work on some of the most exciting projects in KPMG, primarily using Excel to deliver high quality, flexible and bespoke analytics and modelling solutions. Our team is spread out across the country with staff in London, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, and Manchester. If you enjoy translating complex problems into models, this is the team for you.

The Role

• Delivering projects primarily to our defence clients as part of KPMG's broader and market-leading defence advisory services
• Devising compelling and well thought out modelling-based solutions to support clients in tackling business issues
• Working within a network of modelling specialists, sharing experiences to develop technical and non-technical skills
• Building constructive working relationships to develop internal and external networks

Role Description

• You will deliver real solutions by translating complex business problems into models which capture the drivers of values and risk
• You will work closely with teams across all functions at KPMG providing solutions to our clients
• You will have an opportunity to further develop your technical modelling and consulting skills
• You will act as workstream lead for some of your projects
• You will have the opportunity to support senior team members in the presentation of deliverables to senior client management
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to our business development initiatives and be an integral part of the sales process
• Contribute towards the development of the team and our propositions; contribute towards organising/guiding training

The type of work includes:

• Cost modelling
• Integrated three-statement modelling
• Financial forecast and scenario modelling
• Transaction modelling such as valuations and option appraisals
• Reviewing financial models for quality sign-off
• Developing tactical solutions that automate finance and other operations
• Development of data models to support modelling and analytics deliverables
• Using visualisation and analytical software (such as Power BI, QlikView or Tableau) to drive insights from data to inform client decisions

The Person

• Takes time to learn about other people, their experiences and how to apply this learning
• Shares experiences with others to assist their learning and understanding
• Demonstrates curiosity and open-mindedness to new ideas, approaches and perspectives
• Actively engages with others to address their views/concerns

Essential & desirable skills and experience

Essential:

• Due to the nature of the work applicants should either hold or be capable of obtaining UK security clearance.
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of modelling best practice
• An understanding of accounting and financial concepts
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills
• Ability to describe complex technical issues in a clear and non-technical way
• Initiative, enthusiasm and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge

Desirable:

• A recognised finance or accounting qualification (ACA/CIMA/CFA or similar)
• Completion of a recognised financial modelling course
• Consulting experience
• Data visualisation experience in Power BI, QlikView or Tableau
• Experience in roles that require an understanding of the unique nature of defence cost modelling

More information can be found on our website www.kpmg.com/uk/modelling