In the role, you will be responsible for managing and delivering our largest and most complex audit engagements to a high standard of quality, from planning through to completion. 

You will have your own portfolio of large and/or complex audited entities, with responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team (including specialists), monitoring budgets and supervising the KPMG audit process. You will manage and nurture stakeholder relationships at audited entities throughout the engagement, working with senior level staff.

You are also likely to have a departmental role, facilitating the internal operations of running the business, for example, roles relating to finance, technology, quality, people etc. 

As an Audit Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading teams and supervising the work of junior staff, providing coaching and development to assist them in the effective delivery of engagements. You will also have performance management responsibilities for a small number of employees.

KPMG are seeking a People Consulting Director with experience of leading the delivery of large-scale People Centric Transformation work-streams with a specific focus on technology/digital implementations. Candidates will need to have a proven track record of working with S4 Hana and other technologies such as MS Dynamics, and will ideally have experience of working with large global corporates, with a functional alignment to Adoption and Change Management.  

About KPMG Delivery Network

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a KPMG special purpose member firm offering a way for clients to leverage KPMG top talent and technology platforms through regional teams of specialists, enabling economies of scale and a new way of working that expands beyond local capability. Together with KDN, KPMG member firms can drive the sales and delivery of global solutions at a competitive price and in a repeatable and consistent manner. As a member of KDN, you’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to our clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be enabling KDN accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm. And through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential.

Role Summary: 

This role is offered at a 24 Month Secondment Opportunity

KPMG is focused on achieving significant growth ambitions while becoming the most trusted professional services firm.  This requires a relentless focus on key initiatives that drive our Quality and achieve Operational Excellence through standardization, centralization, automation, and innovation. We are looking for an experienced and high performing professional who will play a critical role in expanding and leading our Global Mobility Service (GMS) Transitions COE Team.  Centralized Transition services is a key priority for GMS to meet the ambitious growth plans and this professional will play a key role in ensuring our future success as a global practice.

This role plays a crucial role to support KPMG Country Member Firms as they bring new clients into KPMG.  The Global Centralized Transitions Lead is going to be responsible for leading the teams to ensure a seamless onboarding of clients and their employees into KPMG process and technology systems.  They will be responsible for evolving the overall playbook for Centralized Transitions to include further GMS service lines as well as focusing on streamlining and automating the exisiting activities. 

The Centralized Transitions Lead will be expected to build and utilize their network to drive business development with KPMG member firms including supporting proposals and presentations to potential clients.

How you will make your mark

•    Working with delivery center team leaders to motivate a team of Project Management and Global Mobility specialists across multiple locations
•    Build and leverage your network of GMS leaders across KPMG member firms to support business development and ultimately drive Centralized Transitions activity 
•    Confidently manage communication with multiple stakeholders in various countries •    Using a lean mindset, lead projects on the design of new services and review of existing activities with a focus on identifying and delivering process improvements and simplifications
•    Manage the delivery of transition services for high profile clients on behalf of KPMG member firms, including liaison with various KPMG member firms, clients and third party providers
•    Actively lead team meetings and provide support to col

The KPMG Military Leavers’ Programme (MLP) aims to assist suitable candidates with their transition into a career in the thriving and fast-paced professional services industry. We are looking for talented individuals that want to join us on our journey to becoming the fastest growing, most trusted and best-connected professional services firm. The Ministry of Defence has recognised KPMG with a gold award for our work with service leavers and the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.

KPMG's Military Recruitment Programme offers Service Leavers the opportunity to undertake a 12 month fully paid contract within the firm. Providing sufficient time to learn the role, develop skills and make a genuine impact on the business.

Roles will be based in our London and Regional offices.

Our Public Sector Audit team operates across all aspect of the UK Public Sector. Our portfolio includes entities with the NHS, Central Government, Local Government, Charities, Higher Education Institutions and Social Housing.

Our Public Sector Audit team therefore provides you with the opportunity for specialism, whilst maintaining variety in the sectors and clients you work with. The team also deliver several Companies Act audits for subsidiary entities within their portfolio. 

You will have your own portfolio of large and/or complex audited entities across a range of sectors, with responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team (including specialists), monitoring budgets, and supervising the KPMG audit process. You will manage and nurture stakeholder relationships at audited entities throughout the engagement, working with senior level staff.