Manager - Finance Advisory

A career with CFO Advisory that sits within our Financial Risk Advisory team will provide you with the opportunity to work with our clients to deliver compliant, commercial outcomes and develop and implement practical advice and recommendations to a range of complex accounting, financial and regulatory challenges.  Our clients choose us for our specialist advisory knowledge, collaborative approach and ability to engage on a range of interconnected services. 

Your Opportunity: 

Forming part of CFO Advisory that sits within our Financial Risk Advisory team as a Manager, you will work with some of the country's leading clients and the wider national team, in a positive, collaborative and team focused environment. This role is ideally suited to candidates who have prior experience in a Big 4 environment, and who are seeking an opportunity to enhance their problem-solving skills with deep finance and commercial advisory experience. 

You will have the opportunity to work across different industries, on a range of complex client problems, including:

• Develop and enhance their financial and regulatory reporting control environment as part of the transformation of their finance function
• Design and implement enhanced operating models to embed clear accountability and ownership across the end-to-end organisation
• Building their finance technology and data strategy, including helping clients to embed AI into their finance processes, to promote effective decision making and efficient reporting.
• Implement robust data governance practices to build trust in data and support high quality reporting.
• Work in cross divisional teams on pre and post deal finance function set-up engagements, supporting our clients to realise value and synergies from their merger and acquisition activities.
• Technical accounting advice under IFRS / AASBs/US GAAP

How are you extraordinary: 

We are seeing individuals that will bring:

• Energy and a hunger to learn new skills and embrace complex problems working in multi-disciplinary teams
• An enquiring mind and a willingness to tackle new and emerging challenges, problem solve and build experience with new and emerging technologies
• A passion for delivering innovative client solutions using your excellent communication and problem-solving skills and experience in project management
• A commercial and analytical mindset with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and strong project management skills

Your Experience 

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications including CA or equivalent, coupled with relevant experience in audit, advisory or assurance in Professional Services or in the financial services sectors
• Strong understanding of the AASB framework and/or the Australian regulatory environment (e.g. ASIC, APRA)
• Prior experience in a finance function or leading a large complex finance projects (including understanding of financial systems and processes) is desirable
• Experience in leading teams and providing training and guidance to build performance

Relevant tertiary qualifications including CA or equivalent

• Ability to Travel as required
• Applicants must be currently authorised to work in Australia without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.