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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy seeks a Manager in Strategy & Performance Transformation to support clients in the Consumer, Retail, and Leisure sectors. The role involves managing projects, developing innovative solutions, and building long-term client relationships. Candidates should have experience in strategy consulting and a strong understanding of value drivers in the Consumer sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy consulting or Big 4 firms.
• Proven ability to lead workstreams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a client liaison and manage projects in M&A activities.
• Deliver high-quality client-ready reports and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strategy Consulting

Relationship Building

Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation - Deal Strategy (Consumer, Retail and Leisure), London

Client: KPMG UK

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

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

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally. For more details, visit our office locations.

The KPMG Strategy & Performance Transformation function is a key part of our Deal Advisory business, operating from London and serving the UK with expertise and diligence.

KPMG is a leading global consultancy, supporting the UK through various economic and political cycles, and working alongside major institutions and businesses.

Within our team, we provide support across all stages of deal making, from acquisition strategy to integration.

Why Join KPMG as a Manager?

We seek exceptional candidates with sector experience in the Consumer, Retail & Leisure industry, especially in Deal Strategy. Experience in Growth Strategy, Cost and Operational Strategy, and Enterprise-wide Transformation is also valuable.

Our team is part of KPMG’s expanding Strategy Group, delivering value through industry insights, innovative thinking, and rigorous execution, collaborating across our advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a credible client liaison, developing long-term relationships and representing KPMG.
2. Manage small projects or complex workstreams, notably in M&A activities such as Commercial Due Diligence, M&A Strategy, and Value Creation.
3. Deliver high-quality, client-ready reports with minimal review.
4. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems within team and client contexts.
5. Build detailed financial/business models, perform scenario and sensitivity analyses, and mentor junior team members.
6. Contribute to internal practice matters and business development initiatives.
7. Adhere to the firm’s risk management frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Experience in strategy consulting, Big 4 firms, or in-house Corporate Development roles.
• Understanding of value drivers in the Consumer sector; experience in other sectors is also relevant.
• Proven ability to lead workstreams and manage projects, including recent M&A transactions.
• Experience in proposal development, business development, and client pitches.
• Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and internal responsibility experience.

Locations:

We are open to candidates across the UK, with core hubs in Glasgow, Leeds, London Canary Wharf, and Manchester. Flexible working options are available.

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