Manager - Strategy and Performance Transformation (Consumer, Retail and Leisure)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manager for Strategy and Performance Transformation to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse group of professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the consumer, retail, and leisure sectors. As a key advisor, you will build strong client relationships and manage significant projects, all while receiving superior coaching and support to enhance your career. Join a firm that values personal development and fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a real impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Part-time options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy consulting or transformation roles is essential.
• Strong understanding of consumer goods, retail, and leisure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with clients and manage project deliverables.
• Lead small teams and contribute to business development pitches.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Job description

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Manager - Strategy and Performance Transformation (Consumer, Retail and Leisure), London

Client:

KPMG

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0079e108440a

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title/Req Number: Manager - Strategy and Performance Transformation (Consumer, Retail and Leisure) / 106239

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally:

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 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.

Within the Strategy & Performance Transformation function we are a team full of subject matter experts, 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?

As we continue to grow, we offer a unique environment to accelerate your personal development and career pathway, while also providing you with the support and flexibility for you to achieve your ambitions. Our consultants receive a superior level of coaching and support to enable them to meet the needs of our global client base. We pride ourselves not only on the work we deliver, but also the way we deliver it, and we are passionate about having fun both inside and outside of work.

We are building a diverse team of professional, talented individuals who have a passion for identifying and creating innovative solutions for clients and can support our mission of delivering sustainable value within today’s constantly evolving environment. Whether you have already worked in strategy consulting, delivered strategic transformation in-house in the public or private sector, or simply have the right core capabilities to succeed with us, we look forward to connecting with you to share our passion and our story, and how you can be part of it.

What will you be doing?

• Build strong, trusted advisor relationships with client counterparts, including as the day-to-day / key client contact on engagements
• Take day-to-day responsibility for small projects and manage significant elements of large engagements
• Demonstrate expertise and an ability to generate insights in the consumer, retail and/or leisure sectors
• Co-ordinate the preparation of deliverables that span multiple workstreams, including the answers and challenges to the likely questions and responses of the client
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities

What will you need to do it?

• Experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development / transformation team in industry
• Strong understanding of the value drivers in one or more of the Consumer Goods, Retail and Leisure sectors
• Ability to manage small / medium sized teams or significant parts of complex projects or programmes within the sector
• Experience of developing and preparing business development pitches in the sector
• Demonstrable experience of managing project teams and taking responsibility for end-to-end delivery
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively, influence and challenge senior people (client and internal) whilst working on a project or business development initiative

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.

Find out more:

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• Deal Advisory at KPMG
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