Business Manager, Global T&K

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Business Manager to oversee operational financial processes, budget management, and vendor procurement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong analytical, Excel, and communication skills. They will play a key role in financial oversight and contract management, ensuring processes are efficient and effective within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
• Strong analytical skills with previous experience providing financial oversight.
• Experience managing vendors and the contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight of an operational budget for a Team Leader.
• Manage procurement activities and report on financial commitments.
• Handle team-specific onboarding and exit of resources.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Vendor management

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Board

Coupa

Job description

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.

The Business Manager plays a role as a member of the Business Management team. They are responsible for managing core operational business processes that cover Financial Management, Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting, (working closely with their respective Finance Business Partners), Procurement and Vendor Management, and Resource Management as well as other operational tasks that occur from time to time.

What you will do

• Provide financial oversight of an operational budget for a Team Leader. You will need to complete budget templates, quarterly forecasts and be able to interpret monthly reports to explain variances between actuals and budgets.
• Prepare annual budget for area of focus, financial administration including invoice controls, settling financial disputes etc., and preparation of ad-hoc reports requested by Leadership.
• Manage procurement activities including reporting on all contractual and financial commitments, and administers the procurement process for area of focus working with Supplier Management and Global Procurement to ensure all supplier contracts are processed in a timely manner, and acts as the central contact point for team contracting matters.
• Manage team-specific onboarding and exit of resources, and has ability and commitment to handle sensitive, confidential information related to compensation, employee status, and performance management information as deemed necessary for supporting team leaders.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to use functions and formula, Familiarity with SAP, Board and Coupa would be an advantage
• Strong analytical skills with previous experince providing financial oversight of large operational budgets
• Experience managing vendors and the contract lifecycle including statements of work, SLAs and managing to KPIs
• Strong coordination and organization skills required in coordinating internal business operations projects.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate to all levels within GT&K , and Confidence in dealing with managers, executives and business representatives.

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 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.