Consultant – Value Creation

#KGS Consultant – Value Creation Driving transformation and growth projects, including strategic roadmap, success KPIs, go-to-market strategy, etc. Developing business cases and business plans underpinned by robust financial / data analysis in support of strategic initiatives Working as part of a team to deliver commercial and market reviews, strategic studies, and business plan reviews Designing and executing commercial analysis e.g., market analysis, market sizing (top-down, bottom-up), business model analysis, competitive benchmarking, survey analysis, strategic rationale and fit etc. Leveraging client data to identify cost optimization opportunities in back office, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing and other business areas Working with large (sometimes unstructured) datasets and analyzing them to help clients assess the impact of change on their organizations Carrying out high quality research, interviews and data analysis to support either projects or business development and help clients assess the impact of change in market dynamics on their organizations Leading work-streams and analysis on engagements and taking responsibility for small teams when required Producing high quality input into deliverables (usually detailed written reports) within agreed timescales, briefing Manager / AD accordingly Working collaboratively with onshore KPMG teams in the development of and delivery of recommendations Being involved with onshore KPMG teams in business development activity, supporting on the development of proposals and sector insight material Contributing to thought leadership and knowledge management to support practice development Educational qualifications MBA / Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college/university preferably with major in Finance / Marketing Work experience Strong experience (at least 3 years) in commercial due diligence, value creation or strategy consulting with a strong focus on research, data analysis and reporting Mandatory technical & functional skills Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills - able to demonstrate how one supports the other - and sound commercial acumen Efficiency in excel (data modelling) and PowerPoint is must Prior experience in growth strategy, market sizing, commercial due diligence, research databases such as Capital IQ, Refinitiv and Euromonitor Industry experience spanning across industrial manufacturing – Automotive, aerospace, industrials, construction etc. Strong report writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on attention to detail, conciseness and value to the client Goal driven – should be focused on helping clients meet their requirements – by developing answers and solutions when client requirement remains unclear / changes, and by providing relevant insights and key questions to fit the client objective Experience of working in a deal environment with senior management The ability to transform un-structured data into informative and creative outputs with minimal supervision Preferred technical & functional skills Experience with large data management & visualization tools such as Alteryx / Power BI / SQL / Python Demonstrable stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to work well under pressure, learn quickly and leverage skills in new situation Experience with Financial services sector (Banking, Payments, Insurance, Wealth and Asset Management) Key behavioral attributes/requirements Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate personal impact, flexibility, drive and commitment Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations Strong team player – coaching / mentoring & upskilling junior team members Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments and locations #LI-PC3