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Assistant Manager - Strategy & Performance Transformation - Media, northampton
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Client:
KPMG UK
Location:
northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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3
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Assistant Manager – Strategy & Performance Transformation – Media Sector
KPMG’s Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is looking for exceptional candidates for a Senior Associate role. The role will focus on Deal Strategy within the Media industry as part of the wider Telecommunications-Media-Technology sector, but with scope to work on the wider range of services including Growth Strategy, Deal Strategy, Cost and Operational strategy (including Economic Profitability Analysis) and Enterprise-wide Transformation.
Why join KPMG as Assistant Manager – Strategy & Performance Transformation – Media Sector
The Strategy & Performance Transformation team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour. We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business.
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
* Construct detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
* Ensure the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to
* Be a strong and effective team player
* Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members
* Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities
* Support practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives
What will you need to do it?
* Experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, or strategy / corporate development team in industry
* Strong interest in the Media sector and foundational understanding of the value drivers within Media businesses
* 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/Amazing Extras:
* Strong academic track record
* Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities
* Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
* Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
* Ability 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 complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Other language skills would be a strong bonus
Our Locations:
We are open to talk to Strategy talent across the country but our core hubs for this role is:
* London Canary Wharf
With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
Find out more:
Within Deal Advisory we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:
* Deal Advisory at KPMG: https://kpmg.com/uk/en/home/services/deal-advisory.html
* ESG at KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/our-esg-journey/
* About our firm: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/about-our-firm/
* KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/
For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:
* Applying to KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/
* Tips for interview: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/application-advice/
* KPMG values: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/our-values/
* KPMG Competencies: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/kpmg-competencies/
* KPMG Locations and FAQ: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/faq/?category=Experienced+professionals
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