At KPMG, our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability comes from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do. Be part of it.

KPMG’s Innovation Reliefs and Incentives team is made up of tax, engineering, science and technology specialists delivering expert advice to a broad range of clients across almost every industry sector. As one of the largest teams in the industry, our continued investment in innovation advisory means that we seek engineers, scientists and tax professionals to join us on the next exciting phase of our growth.

Our team works with clients from owner managed business, to large multinational organisations, and we are looking for a Senior Manager with a strong financial, accounting and tax background to assist clients across as suite of innovation advisory services including R&D tax Credits, Patent Box, R&D Allowances, Grants and Innovation Advisory services.

Powered Enterprise is KPMG’s world-class accelerated Enterprise Business Transformation approach for cloud-based solutions driven by a pre-defined back-office function based on leading practices and KPMG’s six-layer Target Operating Model. The target operating model comprises of service delivery model, people, process, technology, data & insight and governance & controls. This solution combines the breadth and scale of KPMG’s leading practice, capabilities and insight into what makes a world class corporate services function with the latest in ERP technology provided by the leading SaaS ERP vendors such as Oracle. 

The Powered Apps teams are communities of technology focussed professionals who work together to deliver SaaS ERP and EPM based transformation programmes based on KPMG Powered Enterprise. The teams use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g. Planning, Finance, Procurement), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications (e.g. Oracle, Workday, Coupa) to lead and deliver client programmes, to support pre-sales activities and to develop improvement and extensions to the Powered Enterprise model. KPMG are growing their Powered Apps team to meet an ever-increasing demand for our market leading services and are seeking IT management consultants with relevant expertise and experience. 

The Role 

• Defining a solution for an Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) area, leveraging leading practice to support the business requirements as part of a wider cloud enabled transformation programme 

• System design and delivery including, application configuration and documentation, interface and data migration functional definition, testing preparation and execution, cutover and post go live support. 

• Communicating compelling and well thought out solutions for Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) in response to complex client problems. 

• Providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Oracle EPM products 

• Supporting in the development of assets for the Powered EPM applications – FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, EPBCS, TRCS and other cloud reporting tools 

• Supporting business development and project delivery activities across clients from multiple industries 

The Person 

• Recognizes the importance of continuous self and team development and actively strives to achieve this. 

• Building constructive working relationships across different teams, functions, countries or cultures. 

• Helps others to understand how their work contributes to the overall success of an engagement and the wider firm. 

• Fosters a sense of self belief and confidence in others. 

• Seeks to understand other’s motivations. 

• Supports others to make brave decisions. 

Functional skills: 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent. 

• Experience of multiple industry sectors - e.g. Public sector (local / central government), Retail, Higher Education, Financial Services etc. 

• A minimum of 3 years of EPM related experience in leading and delivering full life cycle implementations of Oracle EPM Cloud products 

• Experience with FP&A processes Planning, Financial close and consolidation, Reconciliation, Data management and other oracle cloud products 

• Experience in design and Implementation EPM applications Primarily EPBCS, FCCS, ARCS, DM and EDMCS; experience in other processes like PCMCS and EPRCS would be advantageous 

• Experience in Key finance and accounting processes that includes general accounting and corporate consolidation, financial planning and analysis, accounts payables a

The People Operations teams provide administrative and advisory support to our UK Business and through our ‘service pledge’ underpin our overall People Strategy and Vision. Working within the KBS function, we support our client facing colleagues across the UK. Customer centric, we are consistently looking for ways to exceed expectations of our people across the business with the service we deliver

Learning Partners collaborate across the whole firm, from Consulting/Advisory, to Audit to KPMG Global. We work with our stakeholders to manage and implement learning solutions that directly support the firm’s strategy and your colleagues achieving their career aspirations. The result – amazing people doing meaningful jobs with fascinating clients.

We are the key learning interface between our central learning function and the many specialist areas in Consulting. We experience the full breadth and depth of KPMG’s expertise. Our team is welcoming, inclusive, self-aware, flexible and excited to have new members.

CE Solution Architect 

KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions is building a world class Microsoft Dynamics Practice:  The team is focusing on advisory and implementation services that relate to the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (CRM & ERP). This will include leading the implementation of these systems and engagements relating to Independent Programme Assurance where third parties are delivering such programmes. 

The Senior Solution Architect role is required to lead the technical delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM centred solutions on large complex programmes or a portfolio, drive deep technical expertise within DevOps and functional leadership within the practice to deliver quality, client-centric solutions. Provides deep industry expertise to build and cultivate strong business relationships at a senior level. The role will champion innovation both within the firm and with clients, sharing Thought Leadership within the practice across the relevant Industry specialism. Collaborating with the Global team to enhance the out of the box Dynamics functionality, giving KPMG a unique selling point and also a resalable asset. Takes a leading role in identifying development needs of team members and provides coaching, mentoring or stretch assignments to support individuals achieve their full potential as well as promoting collaboration across team.

Role Responsibilities 

• Leads customer delivery of our Microsoft Dynamics 365/CRM centred solutions on large, complex programmes or portfolios, through the management of a team of professionals and possibly with the contribution of cross-functional/team specialists
• Contributes to the management of commercial and contractual aspects of an engagement to achieve expected levels of quality and profitability
• Executes projects to a level that meet member firm’s quality standards within a commercial context.
• Manages scope and delivers timely and quality deliverables
• Provides inputs/takes a lead in the creation of innovative and repeatable solutions that strengthen business performance and differentiate KPMG from our competition.
• Responsible for ensuring our pre-sales engagements are delivered with the same rigour and attention to detail as our client engagements. 
• Identify business/project risk and mitigates as necessary, does not undertake work that does not fit with firm capabilities or Risk Management criteria
• Deliver all consultancy according to the MBS and/or KPMG Methodology, ensuring that all software applications are implemented successfully according to the project plan
• Holds review on completion of projects to identify lessons learned and enhance future quality and commercial planning
• Works on CPD to maintain Microsoft accreditation status and keeping up to date with technical developments.
• Role models Firm values and behaviours, actively promoting and supporting inclusive collaboration within the Practice
• Demonstrates the abilitiy to drive change through motivating and influencing team members. 

Knowledge and Skils (including Qualifications)

• Deep technical expertise in DevOps and broad working knowledge of technical and functional capabilities of Dynamics CRM including appropriate certification is essential .
• Strong technical architecture experience is essential especially around integrating Microsoft Dynamics CRM with other solutions such as other Microsoft products and third party or legacy systems.
• Extensive experience of leading the end to end delivery of multiple complex CRM solutions including systems integration and using the Microsoft technology stack.
• Proven experience in CRM Configuration, Customisation, standard workflows, dashboards, forms, views and standard reports develop