M&A Associate Director (Consumer)

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M&A Associate Director (Consumer), London

Client:

KPMG

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

9df80228f533

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

KPMG Corporate Finance#LI-CP1

KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions, and governments.

KPMG is the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe, and globally. Revenue growth means we are recruiting top talent eager to contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

The Team

You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market, specializing within Consumer to help clients achieve their strategic objectives of buying or selling companies, from initial review to successful completion. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates to join a growing and ambitious team as a sector specialist.

The business has significant growth ambitions through deep sector expertise and delivering high-quality deal execution.

• Develop senior and trusted client relationships across mid-market and global companies, new strategic entrants, financial investors, and entrepreneurs
• Build a strong reputation across KPMG’s major service lines
• Possess a diverse skill set and deep sector expertise
• Lead projects with support from Directors/Partners, including being a senior client contact on M&A projects
• Manage client interfaces and oversee all phases of transaction cycle and deal execution
• Lead the preparation of transaction documentation, pitch materials, and proposals
• Manage colleagues, support staff, and external advisers
• Supervise financial analysis and complex modelling
• Build market relationships and contribute to business development
• Monitor project budgets, billing, and reporting

Attributes, Qualifications & Skills

• Strong academic background (ACA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent)
• Significant M&A advisory experience
• Proven execution and origination skills
• Strong analytical, numerical, and strategic skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Results-driven with sector growth ambition
• Experience in financial modelling, including LBO & DCF analysis
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Personable, confident, and trustworthy
• Sector-specific M&A transactional experience

Experience & Background

• Relevant corporate finance experience in investment banking, Big 4, private equity, M&A boutique, or corporate development
• Knowledge of financing structures, project finance, and infrastructure finance
• Experience advising and executing projects to financial close
• Experience with public sector projects and business case development
• Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis
• Ability to interpret and present financial models
• Enjoy interaction with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Independent thinker with problem-solving skills
• Experience managing teams
• Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines