at KPMG in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Business Title: Senior Director, Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis
Requisition Number: 112197 – 32
Function: Business Support Services
Area of Interest:
State: IL
City: Chicago
Description:
Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It’s also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it’s no wonder we’re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you’re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Director, Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis to join our Finance and Accounting organization.
Responsibilities:
+ Work with a broad group of stakeholders including the Management Committee, Leadership, and various teams within Strategy, Firmwide FP&A, Functional CFO groups, and Process Controllers to support the end to end planning and forecasting cycles including conducting analysis that informs the development of targets and assumptions based on firmwide and macroeconomic drivers and objective outcomes; continually assess risk and opportunities to plan and forecast at a macro level, providing input into long term financial plans and operational results including alternative scenarios and mitigation actions to be considered
+ Lead various analytical projects on a real or near real time basis around various business opportunities, economic scenarios, and initiatives on a firmwide basis; work with technology resources to develop credible, innovative analytical models and tools (utilizing various mediums from excel to more complex analytical tools) to present assumptions, risks, and dependencies to leadership in a clear and concise manner
+ Formulate and report on metrics that indicate performance, opportunities, risks, and insights on a firm-wide basis
+ Develop capabilities to conduct peer benchmarking and macroeconomic (current and forward-looking analysis) to better understand KPMGs positioning in the market and impacts on revenue, expense, operating income, cashflow, and partner compensation including potential risks and/or opportunity scenarios that could influence leadership decisions and actions; conduct macroeconomic analysis to understand potential scenarios that
Qualifications:
+ Minimum fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in public accounting or industry with responsibility for financial planning and analysis processes and outcomes
+ Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (or equivalent experience) from an accredited college/university
+ Strong technical understanding of business intelligence and analytical systems and applications with two to three years demonstrable experience on integrated projects using analytical tools such as Oracle Planning, Workforce, Power BI, Alteryx and more
+ Exceptional interpersonal acumen and executive presence including written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to explain complex financial and analytical principles and financial results to senior leadership
+ Solid digital acumen as it relates to accounting and financial reporting processes, technologies, and automation; SAP S4/HANA and Hyperion experience preferred
+ Excellent critical thinking skills with an ability to break down complex problems to determine root cause issues and troubleshoot and develop systemic solutions
+ Experience leading and developing high performing global and cross-functional efforts; strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple, fast paced, and high visibility initiatives; able to identify and develop skill sets to support the future needs of the CFO organization
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant’s skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at ’Benefits & How We Work (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) ’.
Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=5012\9\24
KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm’s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
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