Manager - Strategy and Performance Transformation (Consumer Goods and Retail)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Strategy and Performance Transformation in London. This role focuses on the Consumer, Retail, and Leisure sectors, requiring expertise in M&A strategy and client relationship management. Join a dynamic team of experts dedicated to delivering exceptional value through innovative solutions and rigorous execution. The position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects, develop creative strategies, and foster long-term client relationships. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for transformation, this role is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategy consulting or corporate development.
• Experience in leading workstreams and M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a client liaison and manage long-term relationships.
• Design and lead complex projects in M&A and strategy.

Skills

M&A Strategy

Commercial Due Diligence

Value Creation

Client Relationship Management

Financial Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Business or Related Field

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Client:

KPMG-UnitedKingdom

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Title/Req Number: Manager - Strategy and Performance Transformation (Consumer, Retail and Leisure) / 106002

Base Location: London

The KPMG Strategy & Performance Transformation function is a cornerstone of our Deal Advisory business. Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the Country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is on 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.

Within The Strategy & Performance Transformation function we are a team full of subject matter experts, but that's not all. We are responsible for providing best in class support on everything from developing acquisition strategy and raising funds, through to making the deal and integrating the acquisition.

Why Join KPMG as a Manager - Strategy and Performance Transformation?

KPMG's Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Manager role, with a sector focus on the Consumer, Retail & Leisure industry and with particular experience in Deal Strategy, one of our core propositions. Additional experience across our other propositions - Growth Strategy, Cost and Operational strategy (including Economic Profitability Analysis) and Enterprise-wide Transformation - will also be valuable.

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 business

What will you be doing?

Act as a credible client liaison on KPMG engagements, often taking a "specialist" role with a view to develop long term client relationships; act as an 'ambassador' for the firm

Design and run small projects and / or larger more complex workstreams - extensive experience of M&A related projects will be critical, eg Commercial DD, M&A Strategy, Value creation etc

Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require minimal review

Take initiative to develop creative and innovative solutions to complex problems and deliver these within the context of the team and client requirements

Design and execute detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis; also guide junior team members to reach right-first-time output

Support the practice by proactively getting involved in internal practice matters and business development initiatives, and taking responsibilities for these moving forward

Be aware of and take suitable level of responsibility that the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to

What will you need to do it?

Proven experience working in a leading strategy consulting business, Big 4 firm or strategy / Corporate Development team in industry

Foundational understanding of the value drivers across the broadly defined Consumer sector: Consumer Goods, Retail & Travel & Leisure businesses but experience from other sectors may also be relevant

Experience of leading workstreams and/or smaller projects: designing work plans, team structures and then managing these to excellent client output and, where relevant, strong economics

This should include experience of recent M&A transactions, eg CDD, VDD, M&A Strategy or Value Creation projects in the Consumer sector

Evidence involvement developing proposals, scopes and pricing for small and mid-sized consulting assignments

Experience of holding supporting roles in business development activity, helping the team deliver client ready pitches and generating differentiated insights

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader stakeholders

Track record of building relationships with team members, wider colleagues and clients

Examples of internal responsibilities on topics like team management, technical tool insight, liaison with service suppliers etc

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 Strategy talent across the country but our core hubs for this role are:

Glasgow

Leeds

London Canary Wharf

Manchester

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.

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