Data Analytics Director — Deal Advisory (M&A)

KPMG International Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Extra leave

Family leave

Childcare support

Social events

Early Fridays

Relocation assistance

Learning & development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Data Analytics Director within Deal Advisory. The role combines leadership of analytics engagements with senior project management, data modelling, and AI-informed insights in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid working between Dublin and Belfast with a director grade and permanent contract. You will guide analytics teams, translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations, and drive improvements in methodologies and service delivery while coordinating with clients

Qualifications

• At least seven to ten years of relevant experience in a M&A Deals / FP&A / Financial Accounting environment.
• Professionally qualified accountants or similar recognised financial qualifications (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Highly proficient with Alteryx, Power BI, Excel, Tableau and/or SQL, Python, R or other ETL tools.
• Excellent analytical and project management skills with the ability to translate large datasets into insights.
• Experience incorporating AI techniques and data solutions in line with market best practices.
• Senior project management experience including planning, coordinating and delivering projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to drive and engage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Deal Analytics engagements with financial due diligence and commercial strategy teams.
• Translate complex business issues into structured analytics use cases and data-driven insights.
• Design and oversee analytics solutions, models, and dashboards from transactional data.
• Prioritise multiple deliverables across several deals.
• Implement KPMG data solutions and methodologies.
• Develop robust operating protocols for the analytics team and service delivery.
• Coach and manage analytics staff, including training and risk management.

Skills

M&A experience

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Data Analytics Director within Deal Advisory. The role combines leadership of analytics engagements with senior project management, data modelling, and AI-informed insights in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid working between Dublin and Belfast with a director grade and permanent contract. You will guide analytics teams, translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations, and drive improvements in methodologies and service delivery while coordinating with clients