Deal Advisory is the KPMG Advisory line of services that helps companies create value by evaluating the risks and opportunities of corporate finance transactions, facilitating the various stages of the deal and identifying critical aspects in order to streamline the process. The Deal advisory team brings its multi-disciplinary know-how to every stage of the transaction.Our Deal Strategy team provides support in M&As, from the pre-deal evaluation to the post-deal integration or separation. As a member of this team, you will work in close contact with lenders, shareholders and managers at all levels, helping to support clients in corporate finance transactions using digital tools and technology in your day-to-day work.Join our teams in Bologna where you will gain experience supporting shareholders and management of client companies in solving complex business challenges, from the definition of strategy to the execution of value creation initiatives, in particular in the Pre-Deal Business/Operational Due Diligence, Business Planning and Post-Deal Integration phases.
Specifically, you will be working on:
• Business & Strategic Planning: You'll work alongside C-level executives to define the industrial plan to present to investors and stakeholders.
• Business & Commercial Due Diligence: You'll analyze business dynamics, market, and competition for potential targets, working with private equity funds and other buyers.
• Identification and review of synergies both in a pre and post deal phase. Support in the implementation of tracking models of the synergies identified in the "execution" phase
• Integration & Separation Management Office, including preparation of Day 1 Readiness plan, D100 Integration plan, definition of Target Operating Model, etc.
The ideal candidate must have:
• At least two years of experience from either a strategy consulting firm or the strategy or business development function of an industrial, consumer or retail company.
• A master's degree in business subjects and, preferably, additional post-graduate courses in data science, business analytics and digital innovation;
• A keen interest in pre and post M&A deal activities;
• An analytical approach and ability to interpret data and KPIs;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Italian & English;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of data and analytics tools (e.g., Power, BI and Qlik) is preferred.
• Flexible to travel for work in Italy and abroad
You are a problem solver and never lose sight of your goals. You have strong interpersonal skills and are a team player. Your motivation and enthusiasm inspire confidence and empower change. You enjoy taking on challenges and are comfortable in fast-changing situations where your leadership abilities make the difference.In today's increasingly complex and interconnected world, clients need to transform and adapt ever more rapidly. At KPMG Advisory, we focus on the main drivers of change: strategies, corporate finance, organisational processes and models, technological platforms, risk management and organisational change. Our work is uniquely challenging given its scope, complexity and importance. You will experience disruptive technologies and set the new standards that impact their security. You will have access to global opportunities and the possibility of gaining skills and expertise that will help you reach your goals.Your data will be processed in full compliance with the provisions of Regulation (EU) no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation - "GDPR"), as amended. Please see KPMG's privacy policy for further information.KPMG Advisory S.p.A. is an equal opportunity employer.#LI-AV2