Consultant / Senior Consultant, Financial Modelling & Value Creation

Overview At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. We help companies grow and enhance shareholder value by providing strategic advice on major transactions. As one of the world's leading transaction advisers, we provide an integrated portfolio of investment banking and advisory services, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, transaction support, capital market transactions, restructuring services, valuations and fairness opinions. Acting independently of financing sources, we are able to provide clients with pure, objective advice, focusing on strategies that can help meet corporate objectives. KPMG Professionals Are... Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics: Strong work ethic Thrive on challenges Dedicated to providing outstanding client service A strong entrepreneurial mindset What you will do KPMG is experiencing significant growth in demand to support our clients. We are currently searching for a Consultant/Senior Consultant in KPMG's Investment Analytics team (Financial Modelling & Value Creation). This dedicated team of specialists, as a part of the larger KPMG Valuation group, advises corporations and institutional investors on strategic, operational, and financial topics. We work directly with our clients to quantify and solve complex business and investment challenges, and support client's management with making the right decisions, based on sound, fundamental analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Working in teams to develop and review complex financial models for strategic business planning, mergers & acquisitions, investment decisions, portfolio analysis and capital allocation, debt analysis, cost-benefit-analysis, and tax planning Identify issues and propose strategies to client's management related to business planning and forecasting Working in teams to conduct industry research and detailed financial analysis of targeted companies/projects Independently performing primary and secondary research, including data gathering, interviews, surveys, and benchmarking analysis Working on strategic cost evaluation projects and designing strategies to capture/create value Participating in discussions and meetings with clients' management teams Preparing and presenting client documentation Developing relationships with current and prospective clients At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to meet client deadlines. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our team's approach to flexibility provides for this. What you bring to the role The successful candidate will also possess the following: Bachelor's degree in commerce with a major either in finance or accounting 0 to 5 years of related work experience Prior working experience in a financial modelling role is an asset (investment banking, corporate development, equity research, corporate FP&A, consulting) A CFA title (completed or in progress) and/or a CBV title (completed or in progress) will be considered major assets Advanced financial modelling skills in Microsoft Excel; additional skills with visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI are considered assets Exceptional problem-solving skills – analytical, quantitative and conceptual Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work in a demanding environment, overtime and adhere to project deadlines Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) Bilingual (French and English) with strong writing skills in both French and English This position requires proficiency in both French and English. The selected candidate may be required to support and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders from KPMG Canada located outside of Quebec. This requires the ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written French and English. Keys to your success Ability to manage own learning and succeed in a fast-paced environment Excellent organizational skills and capacity to manage priorities, with a strong attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to produce client-ready deliverables within strict deadlines Willingness to take on more responsibilities and an entrepreneurial mindset to develop our services Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.