Our Global Business Services (GBS) consulting team are expanding and are looking to recruit a talented Senior Manager.

You will be a Senior Manager within our Tech Transformation Practice (aligned to WAM Consulting) and will be helping both grow our business and ensure our teams deliver high quality advice to clients. You should expect to be involved in a wide range of challenging client engagements across the WAM value chain for clients from across the ecosystem. As a Senior Manager you will be expected to lead on the delivery of key client work items such as leading programmes or being responsible for building KPMG IP. 

It is also expected that you will lead and manage more junior members of the KPMG team as part of project delivery. You will be an example to more junior members of staff who will look to you for advice, guidance and development support.   

As a Senior Manager it is likely that you will also be required to support Directors and Partners with business development activity such as helping with proposition development, proposals, RFP responses and pipeline management.

In addition to supporting the build out of the client proposition for technology, you will also be expected to support the development of the practice in a broader sense, such as through the development and nurturing of junior talent, training, internal communications and contribution to the positive culture and supportive working environment.

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 Workday.

The Powered Connected Technology team is a community of technology focussed professionals who work together to deliver SaaS ERP based transformation programmes based on KPMG Powered Enterprise. The team use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications (e.g. Oracle, Workday, Coupa, SAP) 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 Connected Technology team to meet an ever-increasing demand for our market leading services and are seeking technology management consultants with relevant expertise and experience.

The Person

• Recognises the importance of continuous self and team development and actively strives to achieve this.
• Helps others to understand how their work contributes to the overall success of an engagement and the wider firm
• Builds strong global relationships and actively seeking out the global network’s best experts to address client needs
• Communicates compelling and well thought out solutions to complex problems
• Builds constructive working relationships across different teams, functions, countries or cultures
• 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.
• An understanding of the key business issues/drivers that result in clients pursuing Finance transformation programmes (e.g. cost reduction, insight led improvement etc.).
• Experience of multiple industry sectors (e.g. Media, Services, Retail, Banking, Insurance, Local and Central Government etc.).
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to land key decisions with senior leaders and key business stakeholders.
• Experience of multiple Workday Finance ERP implementation project lifecycles, from presales, scoping and planning through to post go live support, as a Solution Architect.
• Detailed knowledge of Workday Finance enabled end-to-end business process across Finance and Procurement.
• A background in designing and delivering end-to-end business processes across multiple functional areas including Invoice to Cash (Receivables, Collection and Cash Management), Record to Report (General Ledger including Intercompany), Procure to Pay (Sourcing, Procurement, Payables and Payments), Acquire to Retire (Fixed Assets), Project to Result (Project Management and Project Accounting – Costing and Billing), within Workday Finance.
• Broad knowledge of other Workday product sets like HR and Payroll solutions
• An understanding of the functional, application and technical architectural elements of an Workday Finance programme.
• Experience of operating and implementing in a cloud environment and understanding the impacts of implementing and operating on the cloud versus on premise.
• Understanding of an Workday Finance delivery lifecycle using Workday’s methodology or equivalent delivery method.
• Experience of managing a team of 10+ colleag

Azure Solution Architect

At KPMG we implement best in class solutions for Microsoft Azure, ERP and CRM. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas, enabling us to provide our clients with an integrated end-to-end solution. Our solutions are based on the Microsoft Azure and Dynamics range of products which enables us to deliver, powerful, adaptable cloud solutions. Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application.  

The Role: 

The Solution Architect is responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. This person must be comfortable working in an agile manner and be able to spot opportunities for the Azure practice, both within KPMG and customer environments. The person should be comfortable presenting Azure services and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences, articulating the benefits to their business, with the goal to drive growth for the Azure practice. The Solution Architect will work with clients, manage technical teams during projects and act as the TDA for projects.  

The Solution Architect will be responsible for: 

• Working with clients on their Microsoft cloud adoption strategy. 
• Leading cloud engagements. 
• Creating high level architectural designs based on customer requirements for infrastructure and applications. 
• Deliver product presentations and configured demonstrations to prove our ability to meet a prospect’s cloud adoption needs. 
• Act as the Technical Design Authority on projects alongside the Technical Architects. 
• Provide governance to projects and mentor members of the team. 
• Showcase our propositions to customers via online webinars and face to face workshops. 
• Engage with KPMG stakeholders and ensure our solutions are understood throughout the firm. 
• Engage with customers on a long-term basis and drive Microsoft Azure adoption. 
• Create collateral and GTM ideas to enhance our offering in the marketplace. 
• Work on proposals and RFI’s alongside the sales and pre-sales teams. 
• Maintaining technical knowledge by working closely with our Microsoft account teams. 
• Assist in the recruitment process for the team. 
• Propose and work on new IP for products and services for GTM initiatives. 
• Serve as a Technical Lead for a specific domain within the cloud capability. 

Core Technical Knowledge Required: 

• Proven experience in leading technical projects (Cloud Adoption, Landing Zone design and deploy, Cloud Migration, Cloud Readiness, Cloud Maturity) 
• Solid background in on premises infrastructure, virtualisation technologies or applications. 
• Proven experience with Azure IaaS (virtual machines, storage, networking, security). 
• Proven experience with Azure Backup & Recovery Services. 
• Proven experience with Azure Governance (Blueprints, policies, tagging, cost management). 
• Proven experience with Azure SQL Databases (Managed Instances, PaaS, IaaS). 
• Proven experience with Azure Security (Zero Trust, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure AD, AIP). 
• Proven experience with Azure Serverless and integration (Batch, Function, Logic Apps, EventGrid). 
• Proven experience with Azure Containers (AKS, ACI, ACR). 
• Proven experience with Active Directory (Azure AD, Azure AD DS, on premises AD DS). 
• Experience with Windows Server\Linux OS. 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell). 
• Proven experience with Solution Architecture (Cloud, Securi

MS Dynamics 365 F&O Lead Supply Chain Management Consultant

The Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) business unit at KPMG is looking for a Dynamics 365F&O Lead Finance Consultant with experience in all phases of large-scale enterprise Dynamics 365F&O projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a hands-on approach and proven experience in end-to-end implementations, combined with a strong understanding of SCM process and procedures and practical knowledge of interfacing and integration with Dynamics products. A demonstrable history of consultancy experience is a must as this role will entail continuous interaction with clients, leading onshore consultants, working alongside both onshore and offshore development teams. This role will also require a level of presales activities focused around Dynamics F&O functionality and the wider Microsoft platform. You will also contribute to proposal development and provide input in business development whilst leading and mentoring more junior staff.

This role is therefore key to KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions’ customer delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solutions. It is a dynamic and exciting opportunity to join a rapidly developing business area within an established and market-leading global firm.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Supply chain management workstream of full end-to-end D365 F&O implementations through all phases of the project life cycle

• Ownership of gathering and documentation of functional requirements and complete gap/fit analysis for workstream

• Ownership of the solution for the Supply chain / logistics work stream, making design decisions and reviewing/creating solution documentation
• Solves and advises on complex problems with creative solutions
• Delivery of end-user training to clients and colleagues where applicable
• Provide on-site support and assistance throughout delivery and go-live phases of project to client and more junior team members
• Advise client and delivery team members of scope (creep) and use of change control processes
• Demonstrate ability around upselling and understanding of additional company capabilities
• Knowledge of product roadmap and the content of future releases of D365FO in the supply chain area and demonstrate changes/additions to team members
• Involvement in responding to RFPs and RFQs and other pre-sales activities as required
• Involvement in further development of SCM capabilities in D365 F&O product team
• Contribute to practice development activities and involvement in the creation and delivery of these to fellow colleagues
• Leads people and helps to grow them in their role
• Promotes the Values of our company
• Performance manage two or more junior members of product team
• Ensure timely completion of internal processes and mandatory training
• Carry out additional duties as may occur from time to time as instructed and agreed by Directors
• Represent KPMG MBS in a professional and positive manner at all times

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills

• • Proven experience with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365F&O) or AX2012 with a minimum of 3 end to end implementations
  • Extensive experience in consulting and very good presentation skills
• Ability to lead meetings and workshop, and confidently present to the C-Suite

• Demonstrable, hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations (D365FO) implementation experience including the following modules and areas:
  • Inventory Management
  • Master Planning
  • Procurement and Sourcing
  • Product Information Management
  • Production control
  • Sales and Marketing

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and vendor management
• Strong understanding of sales processes and customer management
• Strong understanding of inventory processes
• Strong understanding of inventory and production postings and accounting processes.
• Knowledge of production and master planning
• Experience with transportation and advanced warehousing is desirable
• Knowledge / understanding of logistics and production processes, principles, functionality & systems

• Experience with (D365F&O) interfacing and Integration
• Microsoft Dynamics certification in Trade and Logistics, ideally most current version
• Strong MS Office skills (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Visio is a plus)
• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) is preferred
• Experience responding to RFPs and RFQs is a must
• Experience in mentoring more junior consultants is a must

Soft Skills:

• Exudes confidence
• Works independently as well as in a team environment
• Acts with professional demeanour
• Manages time and multiple tasks accordingly
• Thinks clearly and calmly under pressure
• A client centric approach with emphasis on client satisfaction
• Desire to constantly assess and incorporate new technologies and software into      their skillset
• Acts as a role model for those aspiring to take on a similar role in the future
• Ability to lead more junior consultants for a successful outcome
• Confidence to reach out to more senior colleagues for guidance