Strategy and Performance Consultant - Industrials

KPMG UK; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Manager in Strategy & Performance to work closely with clients in Industrial Markets and Defence. This role involves leading project teams, delivering client-ready solutions, and contributing to thought leadership. Ideal candidates will have experience in strategy roles and strong analytical skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leading strategy house or Big 4 firm.
• Strong understanding of value drivers within Industrial Markets and Defence.
• Experience leading project workstreams and managing teams.
• Involvement in business development and knowledge management activities.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and act as an ambassador for the firm.
• Design and execute projects with limited oversight.
• Produce high-quality deliverables for clients.
• Develop solutions to complex problems.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives.

Skills

Strong problem-solving capabilities

Analytical capabilities

Structured thinking skills

Ability to evaluate complex challenges

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Job description

Strategy & Performance Consultant – Industrials

Base Location: London

KPMG’s Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is seeking an Assistant Manager with experience in Industrial Markets and Defence (IM&D) across key propositions: Enterprise-wide Transformation, Growth Strategy, Cost and Operational Strategy, and Commercial and Operational Due Diligence.

Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager – Strategy & Performance?

Our Transformation team works closely with c-suite and senior executives to deliver transformation opportunities that protect value for shareholders, employees and society. The growing demand for our core services accelerates the mission to create sustainable, fair and profitable business strategies at pace.

What will you be doing?

• Liaise effectively with clients while working on engagements and act as an ambassador for KPMG
• Design and run small projects and/or large, complex workstreams with limited oversight
• Produce client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require limited review
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients
• Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities
• Construct detailed financial and business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Ensure the firm’s risk management frameworks are adhered to
• Be a strong team player
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members
• Support practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives

What will you need to do it?

• Previous experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy/development team in industry
• Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers within IM&D
• Experience of leading project workstreams and taking responsibility for small teams
• Prior involvement in business development activity and ability to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management initiatives
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders

Skills we’d love to see:

• Evidence of strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Ability to gather, review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen
• Ability to build financial models and develop effective
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Our Locations:

London

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