Business Analyst - Cork

KPMG Ireland; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Additional Annual Leave

Enhanced Family Leave

Emergency Childcare Cover

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland in Cork is seeking a Business Analyst to support funding applications within our Managed Solutions team. This 12-month specified purpose contract offers training, client liaison and mentoring opportunities in a hybrid work model.

You'll join a peer group focused on delivering high-quality service while developing your career within a global professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or law.
• Demonstrated drive, commitment and enthusiasm.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to assimilate facts and make informed decisions.
• Highly organised with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress multiple tasks at any given time.
• Liaise directly with our clients, ensuring a consistently high-quality service.
• Assist with training / mentoring of new staff.
• Work independently against challenging deadlines.
• Assimilate facts and make decisions based on same.

Skills

Drive & enthusiasm

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Organisation & multitasking

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, finance or Law

Job description

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

KPMG’s Managed Solutions (‘KMS’) team is looking to hire several Business Analysts to work on a particular project for one of our clients, over the course of the next few months. The project will involve supporting the review and assessment of funding applications submitted for a significant publicly funded programme, against designated funding criteria. This will involve review of both quantitative and qualitative information.

You will be provided with full training and support relevant to the role.

Are you our next Business Analyst within our Managed Solutions team?

Location: Cork, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Assistant

Contract type: Specified purpose contract - 12 months

A Snapshot Of Your Peer Group

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or Law
• Excellent drive, commitment and enthusiasm
• Self-confident with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to assimilate facts and make decisions based on same
• Highly organised with ability to multi-task, work to deadlines and deliver under pressure

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Manage and progress multiple tasks at any given time.
• Liaise directly with our clients, ensuring a consistently high-quality service
• Assist with training / mentoring of new staff
• Work independently against challenging deadlines
• Assimilate facts and make decisions based on same

Your Team

KPMG’s Managed Solutions teamwork with our clients to help them buy, sell and fund their businesses. The combination of a dedicated team, together with the global reach and recognition of the KPMG brand, means that we are continually involved in many of the most significant deals in Ireland and abroad, involving Irish clients.

• Our services include:
• Grant Management
• Pre-deal evaluation
• Bid services
• Loan Sales
• Data remediation
• AML / KYC / Enhanced due diligence
• Vendor Assistance
• Managed processes

Discover How KPMG Can Enrich Your Life Beyond Your Career

Benefits Tailored For You

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise. We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Niamh McRory.

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- NMR

Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position.