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Overview
At KPMG in Canada, we believe our differences make us stronger. When you join the team you’ll be part of a diverse group of professionals with a common goal – making an impact and driving innovation.
In a culture that fosters inclusion and encourages flexibility, you’ll receive the tools and guidance to grow your skills and achieve success your way.
The start date for this position is Spring 2023 (May 2023).
The opportunity:
KPMG’s Performance M&A is a service within KPMG’s Operations M&A, Deal Advisory practice that helps clients gain value from every phase of their merger, acquisition, carve-out or divestment. We offer start-to-finish support in the acquisition process, including input on strategy, early identification of risk and upside areas, coordination, and execution of due diligence investigations (financial and operational). We also help our clients to find, get and keep tangible value for the business they are buying, selling, or integrating by identifying, quantifying, and delivering the changes required to align their operating models to their financial targets and strategic objectives.
Our clients are typically private equity funds, pension funds, large public companies, and private corporations.
Learn more about KPMG’s Operations M&A practice here.
Our Performance M&A team in Toronto is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference. As a Performance M&A Intern, you will work as part of a collaborative team to help our clients solve some of their most difficult problems.
What you will do
- Assist in identifying and quantifying performance improvement opportunities, using multiple and/or large sets of financial and operational data
- Assist in delivering value creation initiatives (e.g., optimization of operation, of purchasing and supply chain structures, of workforce, of top-line portfolio and pricing, of cash and working capital positions, etc.)
- Assist in identifying synergy initiatives and/or reviewing synergy and value creation plans
- Assist clients with synergy or cost saving planning, tracking and execution
- Assist in estimating additional costs required for a carved-out entity to operate as a standalone business
- Perform industry research, produce benchmarks, and collect financial and operational comparator data to leverage external insights
- Interact and communicate effectively with client executives
What you bring to the role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills to take ownership and accountability for delivery of client-ready deliverables
- A motivated self-starter with excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with high-performing teams
- High proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analyses combined with financial, operational, and commercial acumen
- Some understanding of mergers & acquisitions and business performance would be an asset
- Ability to understand and interpret financial statements and evaluate financial performance of a business through analysis
- A Bachelor’s degree (or working towards) in a technical field of study is required.
Keys to your success:
- Strong relationship-building skills that will enable you to easily interact with clients, colleagues, and the wider community.
- A commitment to continual learning – developing new skills, taking on new responsibilities and broadening your knowledge through research.
- The ability to provide crucial consultation and analysis for the variety of clients you will serve.
To apply:
Please apply directly to KPMG at Students – KPMG Canada (home.kpmg).
All applications must be received no later than Friday, January 27 th 2023 at 11:59 PM EST .
Our online application system will allow you to include up to five documents without losing your formatting. Applications can be addressed to Hiring Manager and should include a cover letter, resume, and an electronic copy of your most recent transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, we ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website. For an easy application process, please submit all documents into one PDF file.
If you experience any difficulties with the online system, please contact
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Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity
KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.
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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.
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