Assistant Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation (Industrial Manufacturing & Defence)

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager in Strategy & Performance to drive transformation in Industrial Markets & Defence. This role involves collaborating with senior executives to identify and execute strategies that create value for stakeholders. You will lead project workstreams, develop financial models, and produce high-quality deliverables that exceed client expectations. Join a diverse team that thrives on innovation and strategic thinking, and make a significant impact in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. If you're passionate about strategy and performance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading project workstreams and managing small teams.
• Strong understanding of value drivers within Industrial Markets & Defence.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and act as an ambassador for the firm.
• Design and run projects with limited oversight and produce client-ready deliverables.
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical capabilities

Structured thinking

Creativity

Numerical capabilities

Communication skills

Education

Experience in strategy house or Big 4 firm

Experience in public sector or industry strategy

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Manager – Strategy & Performance (Industrial Markets & Defence)

Base Location: London

KPMG’s Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Assistant Manager role, with experience in Industrial Markets and Defence (IM&D) across one or more of our core propositions: Enterprise-wide Transformation, Growth Strategy, Cost and Operational Strategy, and Commercial and Operational Due Diligence.

The Strategy & Performance Transformation team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Advisory practice.

Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager – Strategy & Performance (Industrial Markets & Defence)?

Our Strategy & Performance Transformation team works closely with c-suite and senior executives to identify and execute transformation opportunities that add and protect value for shareholders, employees and society. As the world continues to face unprecedented levels of change, we have experienced significant market demand for our core services. We are now accelerating our mission to create value, by turning ambitions into reality, through executing sustainable, fair and profitable business strategies, at pace.

What will you be doing?

• Liaise effectively with clients while working on engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for KPMG
• Design and run small projects and / or large, complex workstreams with limited oversight
• Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require limited review
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities
• Construct detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Ensure the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to
• Be a strong effective team player
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members
• Support practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives

What will you need to do it?

• Previous experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers within IM&D
• Experience of leading project workstreams and taking responsibility for small teams
• Prior involvement in business development activity and ability to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management initiatives
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders

Skills we’d love to see:

• Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Ability to gather, review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen
• Ability to build financial models and develop effective strategies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

To discuss this or wider Deal Advisory roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Assistant Manager – Strategy & Performance talent across the country but our core hub for this role is:

• London

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.