Deal Strategy Assistant Manager | Bologna

Deal Strategy Assistant Manager | Bologna

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Do Work That Matters - Your role and responsibilities

Do you want a role that is truly meaningful and impactful? At KPMG you will help clients address some of their most complex and pressing challenges. KPMG Advisory supports companies in business model transformation, process improvement and digitisation, risk management and extraordinary finance transactions

Our Deal Strategy team supports M&A transactions end-to-end, from pre-deal evaluation to post-deal integration or separation, with a focus on identifying and quantifying value-creation levers. As part of this team, you will work closely with lenders, shareholders and management at all levels, using digital tools and technology in your day-to-day work.

You will join our team in Bologna, gaining experience in supporting shareholders and management in solving complex business issues, from strategy definition to the execution of value-creation initiatives, with a focus on Pre-Deal Business/Operational Due Diligence, Business Planning and Post-Deal Integration.

In particular, you will be involved in:

• Business & Strategic Planning – work alongside C-level executives to quickly assess business performance and define/quantify improvement initiatives to present to investors and stakeholders.
• Financial performance monitoring & improvement – support clients' CFOs and Strategy teams in tracking financial performance, monitoring target achievement and identifying corrective actions.
• Business & Commercial Due Diligence – analyse business dynamics, markets and competition for potential targets, working with private equity funds and corporate buyers.
• Synergy assessment & tracking – identify and review synergies in both pre- and post-deal phases, and support the design and implementation of synergy tracking models in the execution phase.
• Integration & Separation Management Office – contribute to Day-1 readiness plans, D+100 integration plans, Target Operating Model definition and related workstreams.
• Value creation – across all these activities, you will support clients from assessment through to implementation and monitoring of VC initiatives, in both pre- and post-deal phases.

Come As You are - Your skills and characteristics

This opportunity is ideal for you if you have:

• At least 3-4 years of experience in a strategy consulting firm or in the strategy/business development function of an industrial, consumer or retail company, with a focus on defining and managing revenue-growth initiatives.
• A Master's degree in business-related subjects and, preferably, postgraduate studies in data science, business analytics or digital innovation.
• A strong interest in M&A activities.
• An analytical mindset and the ability to interpret financial and operational data and KPIs.
• Excellent communication skills in Italian and English.
• Excellent command of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data & analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within Italy and abroad.

Your Future With Us - What you’ll find at KPMG

• An inclusive and equitable work environment that respects, values and encourages diversity.
• A challenging and dynamic environment that fosters creativity and teamwork.
• Hybrid work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Advanced training and development programmes to keep your skills up to date.
• An international mindset and exposure to innovative projects.
• Initiatives focused on mental and physical well-being.

Together for Better – Our values and commitment

Leadership, teamwork, respect for the individual, continuous learning, transparency, commitment to the community and integrity are the KPMG values that create an environment where ideas and knowledge are shared and our professionals can reach their full potential.

In line with our commitment to an inclusive workplace, our network complies with ISO 30415 (Diversity and Inclusion Management System) and UNI PdR 125 on gender equality. Within our Impact Plan – Our Impact Plan (kpmg.com) – you can find a summary of our concrete actions on environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics.

Join us!

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KPMG Advisory S.p.A. is an equal opportunity employer.

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