Associate Director Strategy & Performance Transformation, Media

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm in Birmingham seeks an Associate Director for Strategy & Performance Transformation. This leadership role focuses on Deal Strategy in the Media industry and requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication. Candidates should have substantial experience in strategy consulting and a deep understanding of the Media sector. The position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a leading strategy consulting firm.
• Strong understanding of the Media sector's value drivers.
• Proven ability to develop proposals and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid-sized to large projects.
• Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations.
• Act as primary client liaison on engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Strong academic record

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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B Grade - Associate Director

Strategy & Performance Transformation, Media

London
Advisory
The Strategy Group (part of the Deal Advisory Group)

The Opportunity

KPMG's Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Associate Director role. The role will focus on Deal Strategy within the Media industry as part of the wider Telecommunications-Media-Technology sector, but with scope to work on the wider range of services including Growth Strategy, Deal Strategy, Cost and Operational strategy (including Economic Profitability Analysis) and Enterprise-wide Transformation.

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 Deal Advisory business.

Responsibilities

To be an effective Associate Director within our Strategy & Performance Transformation, applicants will be expected to:

• Take a leadership role with the team and to hold a high quality, credible reputation with clients and in the broader market - experience of a range of M&A related projects will be critical, e.g., Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, Value creation etc.
• Design and run mid-sized to large projects and/or very large, complex workstreams
• Act as primary client liaison on KPMG engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for the firm
• Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients
• Help design - and guide junior staff to - execute detailed financial/business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members
• Identify go-to-market and marketing opportunities and assume day-to-day responsibility for taking these to clients
• Maintain active contact with mid-level clients outside of engagement situations
• Actively seek out leadership opportunities, take responsibility for internal processes, and act as a leader in the S&PT team, inspiring junior members
• Show initiative to identify and drive thought leadership and knowledge management activities
• Lead practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives
• Ensure adherence to the firm's risk management frameworks

Key Competencies

At KPMG, we seek candidates who can thrive in our high-performance culture and demonstrate the following behaviors:

Deliver Impact:

• Make sound decisions: Exercise sound business judgment
• Foster innovation: Embrace a culture of innovation and experimentation
• Apply a strategic perspective: Use diverse inputs to develop broad perspectives

Seek Growth:

• Take opportunities to learn and adapt: Use insights and self-reflection
• Develop and motivate others: Engage teams, coach, and inspire
• Build collaborative relationships: Establish strong internal and external networks

Inspire Trust:

• Drive quality: Deliver high-quality products and services
• Act ethically and responsibly: Behave ethically and encourage others
• Advocate for Equality: Create opportunities and foster inclusivity

Your Experience

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

Work Experience:

• Experience in a leading strategy consulting firm, Big 4, or corporate strategy/ development team
• Strong understanding of the Media sector's value drivers and outlook
• Experience leading mid-sized and large projects, including M&A transactions in Media
• Proven ability to develop proposals, scopes, and pricing
• Effective collaboration with teams and stakeholders
• Leadership in building followership and business development

Technical Skills:

• Strong academic record
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Structured thinking with creativity
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver practical insights
• Experience building complex financial models
• Excellent communication skills
• Additional language skills are a bonus

KPMG Overview:

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network offering Audit, Legal, Tax, and Advisory services. With over 16,000 colleagues, we aim to be a place for great people to do their best work, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture with flexible working options. We work across various industries to support the UK in a connected world, guided by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together, and For Better.