EPM Assistant Manager (Workday Adaptive)

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks an EPM Assistant Manager in London to enhance its Enterprise Performance Management consulting services. The role involves leading projects, contributing to business development, and driving financial solutions using technology. Candidates should possess finance-related qualifications and relevant experience with Workday Adaptive Planning and other financial systems.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Client-facing consulting experience

Qualifications

• Experience in finance project environment including budgeting and reporting.
• Leading EPM projects, understanding finance functions, delivering quality outputs.
• Functional knowledge in implementing Workday Adaptive Planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium-sized projects, including data analysis.
• Monitor team development focused on coaching and skills transfer.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Client Engagement

Team Development

Finance Business Partnering

Insight Generation

Education

Relevant finance qualifications (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)

Adaptive Planning Certification(s)

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

SAP

Oracle

Anaplan

One Stream

Business Objects

Crystal Reports

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EPM Assistant Manager (Workday Adaptive), London

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KPMG-UnitedKingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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Job description

Job Title/Req Number: EPM Assistant Manager (Workday Adaptive)(106551)

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally

The KPMG EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as connected technology, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as an EPM Assistant Manager?

The KPMG's Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) capability within our Consulting business delivers content-led and tech-enabled decision improvement solutions focused on planning, management information and reporting, profitability and cost management, and performance data and analytics.

Over the last few years, we have established a reputation as the leading provider of top-quality consulting and technology delivery services. Our teams are recognised by our clients for the depth of industry and functional expertise they bring combined with our practical and innovative technology capabilities. As a result of our strategy and strong pipeline of exciting projects, we are looking to grow our Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting team. We seek candidates who bring a combination of technology skills and business acumen, with the ambition and potential to become future leaders of our EPM consulting business. This is an exciting time to be part of a growing business.

We believe that building capability aligned to various industries and sectors allows us to deliver greater value for our clients and more rewarding careers for our people. Our team of experts delivers industry-focused design solutions across Corporates, Financial Services, Infrastructure, Government, and Healthcare, helping our clients achieve performance, productivity, and profitability improvements. We achieve this through enterprise-wide EPM solutions that digitise finance and performance management processes, eliminating manual and reconciliation points.

What will you be doing?

Your responsibilities as an Assistant Manager include:

• Leading and managing projects or work-streams of small to medium size and complexity (including data analysis, drafting report findings, attending client meetings)
• Monitoring and supporting team members' development, with a focus on coaching and skills transfer
• Supporting practice development initiatives that are key to scaling the business and fulfilling our mission
• Contributing to business development activities, including shaping, developing, and presenting proposals/bids for future work

What will you need to do it?

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience in a finance project environment, including financial processes like Integrated Business Planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience leading elements of EPM projects
• Understanding of issues facing finance functions, finance business partnering, and trends in finance
• Relevant experience in large corporates, financial services, infrastructure, government, or healthcare sectors
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality outputs on time and exceeding client expectations
• Ability to interpret data, generate insights, and develop solutions

Relevant experience in Workday Adaptive Planning technology:

• Experience implementing or supporting Workday Adaptive Planning
• Functional financial experience in EPM solutions like Workday, SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, One Stream
• Experience with Adaptive Model building and report development tools such as Business Objects, Crystal, Workday Report Writer
• Designing, building, and testing models/reports in Workday Adaptive Finance
• Knowledge of planning Versions, Model sheets, Cube sheets, shared formulas
• Building Office Connect Reports and Dashboards for data analysis and trend visualization
• Participation in Plan and Architect phases and relevant experience

The person

• Values continuous self and team development
• Active listener, strong team player, eager to learn new skills
• Helps others understand how their work contributes to success
• Fosters confidence and self-belief in others
• Understands others' motivations
• Supports making brave decisions
• Holds relevant finance qualifications (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent)
• Adaptive Planning Certification(s)
• Reporting or composite reporting certification

Amazing Extras:

• Client-facing consulting experience desirable
• Visio skills desirable
• Flexibility to travel

To discuss this or wider consulting roles, apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and begin your journey with KPMG.

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Core hubs are London Canary Wharf and other sites across the UK. Flexible working options are available.

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