Overview
KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as a track record in closing successful deals. The team advises on or arranges critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for large corporations, financial institutions and governments.
Location and details
Location: Leeds
Capability: Advisory
Experience Level: Senior Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Corporate Finance
Contract type: Permanent
Job Description
KPMG is the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe and globally. The firm is growing and seeking top talent to contribute to ongoing success. The team focuses on origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market, with a specialty in the North, helping clients achieve strategic objectives from initial review to completion. This is an opportunity to join a growing, ambitious team as a sector specialist. The business has significant growth ambitions, deep sector expertise, and a commitment to high-quality deal execution.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Lead projects (with support from Director/Partner) and be one of the senior client contacts on M&A projects
* Actively manage client interfaces and day-to-day project management and delivery of M&A transactions, including all phases of the transaction cycle and deal execution
* Lead and manage the delivery of transaction documentation including pitch materials and client proposals
* Direct and manage colleagues, wider support staff and external advisers
* Supervise and review financial analysis and complex modelling carried out by team members
* Build and develop strong relationships in the market
* Take responsibility for agreed areas of origination and business development
* Set, monitor and control M&A project budgets, billing and reporting requirements
Attributes, Qualifications & Skills
* Strong academic background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
* Significant experience within M&A advisory
* Proven execution ability and developing origination skills
* Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing sector
* Experience in financial modelling including LBO & DCF analysis
* Commitment to high quality standards, attention to detail and ability to deliver within tight deadlines
* Personable approach with the ability to build confidence and trust with colleagues and clients
* Sector-specific M&A experience and transactional experience across all phases
Experience & Background
* Must have relevant corporate finance experience in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A boutique or corporate business development
* Knowledge of financing structures, including debt project finance and equity infrastructure finance
* Experience advising and executing projects to financial close for private sector clients (including M&A and refinancing)
* Experience advising public sector clients with option appraisals, value for money analysis and business case development
* Strong business case writing, Excel and PowerPoint skills
* Skilled in financial modelling and presenting model outputs to support commercial advice
* Ability to interact with companies, investors, regulators and other stakeholders
* Independent thinker with problem-solving ability and desire to stay at the cutting edge of the sector
* Experience of leading people in teams and managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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