Associate Director, Strategic Finance & Operations

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Finance & Operations to join our KPMG Delivery Network organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the KDN function, consolidating business unit inputs, developing scenario analyses, and collaborating with Finance Controllership teams to leverage historical data for predictive modeling
• Assess and enhance finance processes by identifying opportunities for automation and quality improvements, implementing best practices to reduce manual effort and improve timeliness of financial reporting
• Design and implement costing strategies for member firms, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with business objectives, while analyzing pain points related to rates and costs and propose actionable solutions
• Build robust business cases for new solutions, expansion, or acquisitions, partnering with leadership to evaluate ROI, scalability, and the development of effort estimation models tailored to each solution offering
• Act as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, influencing decisions through insight and strategic recommendations, while remotely managing teams across geographies and fostering collaboration and accountability
• Demonstrate executive presence by confidently presenting to senior leadership, building strong stakeholder relationships, and inspiring teams through clear communication of vision and data-driven storytelling
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum seven years of recent experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or operations within professional services or consulting environments
• MBA from an accredited college or university or CPA preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• Proven track record in developing and executing commercial strategies, costing models, and scenario modeling to support business objectives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and experience with planning or data visualization tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines, with a detail-oriented approach to process improvement and operational excellence
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and experience influencing senior leadership across complex organizations
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and lead teams across geographies, fostering collaboration and driving business impact
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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