KPMG-UnitedKingdom Hiring for Graduate Deal Advisory – Data Analytics and Technology Manchester Autumn 2023 Job at Manchester, England Full Time

In Deal Advisory we help our clients to buy, sell, fund, fix and partner with confidence, taking them from an initial idea right through to delivery. It’s all about blending our deep sector expertise with our execution skills and working with teams from the wider firm to help each client make the right decisions.

As a graduate, you can expect real variety here in Deal Advisory. On this programme, you’ll join either our Deal Analytics or Technology in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team, undertaking client-facing work, providing advice and adding value at every stage of the deal cycle – including on some very high-profile deals. Wherever you work, you’ll be recognised for the impact you make, the leadership you show and the success you create with others.

Deal Analytics is a fast-growing team within Deal Advisory, which makes a meaningful and positive difference for clients across a wide variety of industries, using data-enabled solutions. Our team uses big data tools and our own analytics platform to transform large volumes of financial data into a user-friendly format, in order to provide insights into what really boosts performance. We focus on customers, products, and other areas including, but not restricted to, sustainability, revenue, pricing, profitability drivers, concentration risk, ‘winners & losers’ and wallet share.

The Technology in M&A team at KPMG has ambitious growth plans and you will be part of a growing and dynamic team. We work globally with both acquirers and vendors on pre and post deal technology challenges in M&A transactions while also developing technology-enabled in-house tools to best support our clients. Working alongside our colleagues within Deal Advisory, we provide an integrated and value-adding service to our clients to support them to make their transactions successful in a world of increasing complexity.

At KPMG, you’ll find that work is no longer a place we go, it’s a contribution we make. In your role, you’ll work flexibly across your location region – at engagement sites, our offices and home. Our people have always worked flexibly – so this way of working isn’t new for us. We’re creating a tech-driven business to empower and equip our people to be outstanding in delivery, no matter where they work – through inspiring collaboration spaces and new technologies. Join us and be part of our diverse community, where you’ll be supported to grow and thrive.

Capability: Deal Advisory Programme Length: 3 years Qualifications: CFAB What we look for:

At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We’ve designed our application process to assess everyone’s potential in the context of their educational and personal circumstances to ensure that you have the skills to succeed at KPMG.

You’ll generally be expected to demonstrate the following (*or equivalents). However, if you do not meet all the below, and are a few grades or points short, then we would still encourage you to apply, as you will be given the option to provide additional information that enables us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances. You can find out more here .

• Grade 5 or B GCSE* Maths
• Grade 5 or B GCSE* English Language
• 120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 grades, excluding General Studies under the 2017 tariff point system at A Level (300 UCAS points pre-2017)
• 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Key Skills:

Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths.

To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.

Learn more about what we look for and how to apply here .

Training and Development:

The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our ‘learn for a lifetime’ strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life.

In addition, in Deal Advisory Data Analytics and Technology, we currently offer the CFAB qualification. The CFAB programme is part of the ACA Accelerated Programme which is a front-loaded programme which uses innovative technology and is delivered via a blend of online and in-centre classroom courses. The ACA Accelerated programme enables you to upskill you more quickly so you can make your mark to our business. You will complete just the initial level of the ICAEW ACA qualification, CFAB or the Certificate in Accounting Finance and Business, which gives individuals a good understanding of business, finance & accounting and is highly valued in organisations around the world. The ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business (ICAEW CFAB) teaches practical skills and essential knowledge in accounting, finance and business, the fundamental knowledge blocks of a business.

In the remaining two years of your training contract, you will concentrate on building up a fantastic range of work experience and will have the technical knowledge to apply to your role in the workplace. The entire programme is supported by a wide range of mechanisms that will be applied by your tuition provider (BPP) and KPMG’s dedicated Early Careers Development team. This newly designed programme has been structured with you in mind and truly empowers you to accelerate your learning journey at KPMG.

Additional Information:

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