KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. KPMGs Deal Advisory team support clients with high-value strategic and financial decisions, typically in the context of M&A or large-scale capital investment.

We bring financial analysis, commercial acumen and market insights to deliver sound investments and fuel New Zealands prosperity. Our Deal Strategy team help our clients to realise value and achieve strategic objectives through quantified and well-informed planning to execute results. This includes commercial due diligence, strategy and market entry assessment, synergies evaluation, and integration & separation advice.

We take a data-led approach to create value for businesses through an end-to-end financial & operational assessment helping to identify and deliver implementable initiatives to improve EBITDA and cash flow. The opportunity: We are seeking a motivated and talented Analyst or Senior Analyst to join our Deal Strategy team. In this role, you will work closely with Managers and senior team members, providing essential support on client engagements and strategic advisory services focused on value creation, integration, and separation.

You will assist in helping Managers and Partners achieve business objectives and drive growth and profitability through detailed analysis and hands-on project involvement. We are looking for candidates with 2 to 4 years of experience in a transactions, corporate finance, commercial analysis, or business transformation environment, ideally from a consulting or corporate background. The ideal candidate will bring analytical, commercial, and operational skills to a deal environment and have a passion for developing their expertise in this field.

We are looking for a team player with a proactive approach who is inquisitive and enthusiastic in developing your skills and knowledge in Deal Strategy across a variety of industries. In turn, we will invest in your development, and create opportunities for you to grow and enhance your career through interesting work, client exposure, and different industries. Day to day you will: Assist in client engagements and support project teams in the delivery of value creation, integration, and separation advisory services.

Help build and maintain strong client relationships by providing reliable and insightful support to Managers and Partners. Assist in the preparation of strategic assessments, market trends analysis, and identification of growth and improvement opportunities. Contribute to identifying value creation opportunities aligned with client business objectives to increase revenue, reduce costs, and optimise operations.

Support market evaluations, including assessing market size, growth, segmentation, and overall attractiveness, and conducting customer/expert interviews.