About the Team:
Our team is at the forefront of helping clients understand the impact of learning within their organisations through sophisticated data analytics and reporting. We work with a range of clients across sectors, leveraging Excel and Power BI to deliver high-quality, flexible, and bespoke analytics and reporting solutions. With team members spread across several locations, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and continuous learning are key. If you enjoy transforming raw data into insightful reports and robust models, you'll find your home here.
The Opportunity:
This is an exceptional opportunity to further develop your technical and consulting skills within a leading global firm. As a MI & Analytics Assistant Manager, you will:
* Work closely with diverse teams across our learning business, providing data-driven solutions to our clients and learning business.
* Build relationships with our clients and become a key reporting contact for some of our larger managed learning services clients.
* Become an SME for data and reporting within our business and act as MI workstreams lead on projects.
* Support senior team members in presenting deliverables to clients.
* Contribute to our business development initiatives and growth aspirations.
* Play a vital role in the development of the team by coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.
As a role model, the MI & Analytics Assistant Manager must embody KPMG's values and demonstrate a commitment toward the accomplishment of the team's goals.
Your work will be varied and impactful, including:
* Designing, developing, and maintaining a suite of reports for key stakeholders and clients, covering daily, weekly, and monthly reporting cycles.
* Creating and maintaining bespoke client dashboards using visualisation and analytical software, predominantly Power BI.
* Conducting ad-hoc analysis and providing data to enable informed decision-making, with a focus on transitioning these into long-term reporting capabilities.
* Managing data quality initiatives to ensure the integrity and accuracy of all reports.
* Developing tactical solutions to automate reporting processes and building robust data models to support analytics deliverables.
* Understanding the relationship between business processes and data flows and working with stakeholders to resolve reporting issues.
* Managing client access to external reporting, ensuring compliance with security and contractual requirements.
Leadership & Management:
The Analyst will be responsible for knowledge sharing and promotion of best practices within the team and to junior colleagues.
Stakeholder Interaction & challenges:
The nature of this role will have an important client facing aspect, so strong relationship building skills will be required.
Essential skills & experience
* Demonstratable experience in a reporting development role, ideally within a Management Information, Business Intelligence or Data and Analytics team.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced functions.
* Advanced knowledge of MS SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and T-SQL querying.
* Proven experience in designing and creating interactive dashboards in Power BI.
* Strong analytical and interpretive skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, and excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
* Ability to quickly assimilate and apply new techniques and knowledge.
* Experience in gathering business requirements to achieve reporting objectives.
* Due to the nature of the work, applicants should either hold or be capable of obtaining UK security clearance.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Consulting experience.
* Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience working to month-end/year-end reporting deadlines.
You are someone who
* Is curious and open-minded, always seeking new ideas, approaches, and perspectives.
* Actively engages with others, valuing diverse views and concerns.
* Thrives on finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Embodies KPMG's values and demonstrates a commitment to team goals.
If you're ready to make a significant impact and contribute to a leading team, we encourage you to apply