Senior Advisor, FDD

KPMG International; Elsene; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium company car (BMW/Mercedes)

Bonus

iPhone with subscription

Flexible benefits Cafeteria plan

Group and hospitalization insurance

Job summary

KPMG Belgium is seeking a Financial Due Diligence professional to join a diverse team of problem solvers. You will participate in financial due diligence for M&A transactions, identify key risks and value drivers, and translate findings into price adjustments.

The role involves cross-border projects and travel to client sites. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with at least three years in audit or related roles, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency in MS Office and data

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus at least three years in audit or other M&A-related roles.
• Strong accounting knowledge and corporate finance understanding.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data analytics tools (e.g. Power Query).
• Collaborative mindset with ability to take ownership and work independently.
• Excellent bilingual verbal and written skills in English and Dutch or English and French.

Responsibilities

• Participating in financial due diligence assignments for buy-side and sell-side M&A.
• Identify risks and value drivers; assess performance of target business.
• Translate findings into price adjustment considerations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Data analytics

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Power Query

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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At KPMG Belgium, professionals join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common purpose: turning insights into opportunities for clients and communities around the world.

As part of the Financial Due Diligence team, the role involves the following responsibilities:

• Participating in financial due diligence assignments in the context of buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions, serving both corporate and private equity clients;
• Identifying key risks and gaining insight into value drivers and the performance of the target business;
• Adding value to transactions by translating key findings into price adjustment considerations;
• Analyzing and presenting financial information (including income P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements), as well as underlying key performance drivers;
• Assessing key valuation metrics used to bridge enterprise and equity value by analyzing underlying EBITDA, working capital requirements, and net (financial) debt;
• Providing insight into other financial and non-financial risks and opportunities relevant in a transaction context;
• Working in close collaboration with the client's M&A team and other due diligence workstreams (legal, tax, pensions, environmental, etc.);
• Operating in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to work on cross-border projects.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of clients and multidisciplinary projects, creating continuous learning opportunities and professional challenges. The role involves frequent interaction with clients and require travel to multiple client sites on a national and occasionally international basis.

Skills & Qualifications

The following qualifications, expertise, and skills support success in this role:

• A Master's degree, combined with at least three years of experience in areas such as audit and/or other M&A-related roles;
• Strong accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of corporate finance concepts;
• Proficiency in MS Office and an interest in working with data analytics tools (e.g. Power Query);
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to take ownership of work and operate independently when required;
• Confidence in working with AI tools, combined with a critical and responsible mindset when applying AI in daily tasks and team collaboration;
• Excellent bilingual verbal and written communication skills (English and Dutch, or English and French);
• Enthusiasm for working in a project-based environment;
• Ability to work independently within multidisciplinary (deal) teams, combined with a strong interest in understanding and addressing complex business challenges.
• A reward package that goes beyond salary. Think premium electric company car (BMW, Mercedes, ..., etc.) + charging card, net allowances, bonus, an iPhone with subscription, and lots of extras you can personalize with our cafeteria plan.
• Peace of mind with full insurance coverage. We’ve got you covered with group and hospitalization insurance, plus optional extras like dental, eye care, and medical consultations.
• Work in your own way. Enjoy flexible hours, hybrid working, and even the chance to work from anywhere in the world for 20 days a year.
• We’re an international community that thrives on trust and collaboration. With inclusive communities for gender, LGBTQI+, internationals, and many more, you’ll truly feel like you can come as you are.
• Your growth = our priority. You’ll get training and development tailored to your job, level and even personal goals, plus support from your personal buddy and performance manager.
• More than colleagues. From sport challenges (Antwerp 10 Miles, Brussels Marathon, 1000km for KOTK) to volunteering (river clean-ups, tree planting), we make impact together through our Together@KPMG & KPMG Foundation programs.
• We care about you. With initiatives such as confidential counselors, an employee assistance program, hotlines and more, we will support your emotional and mental health throughout your career.
• Fun included. Expect team events, afterworks, and plenty of opportunities to connect outside the office, for those who want. Follow @KPMGBelgium on Instagram to find out what life at KPMG is really like.