Job description Assistant Finance Business Partner - AdvisoryBase Location: Birmingham or Watford The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business.
Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.
Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.
From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval.
We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Finance Business Partner KPMG UK has 17,000 partners and staff, across 20 offices, offering a breadth of accounting and advisory services.
Our Finance Business Partners provide a critical role supporting turnover of £3 billion, from guidance and challenge on commercial decision making, preparing performance reports, budgets and ad hoc analysis, through to accurate and timely recognition of accounting transactions in line with any internal policies and accounting standards.
This Assistant Finance Business Partner role is aligned to the Advisory capability.
Advisory provides technology, risk, transaction and transformation advice and services to clients.
It is the largest of the UK capabilities with a turnover of £1.4 billion.
What will you be doing?
Develop and understanding of the business area supported, proactively learning the services it provides, client issues it seeks to address, sectors it operates in and key clients / client contracts.
Support local stakeholders in understanding business performance, KPI's and actions that can be taken to drive improved performance.
Produce analysis and other reporting to support local stakeholder decision making, per the organisation design, advocating the use of centralised MI and other self-service tools as appropriate.
Provide the business with both support and challenge with respect to commercial matters, such as fee structure and pricing for client projects.
Be the subject matter expert for engagement-related performance questions – including ad hoc training and education of engagement teams as needed.
Execute processes and review the output of these to ensure management and financial accounts accurately reflect the financial position of the business:Revenue recognition in line with accounting standards.Costs recognised accurately, on a timely basis and incurred in line with organisational policy.
Investigating and escalating as required anomalies, system or process issues.
Champion adherence to finance processes and policies, challenging deviation from these as appropriate and highlighting opportunities for improvements.
Deputise for the Finance Business Partner as needed.
Play an active role in the wider finance community, including knowledge sharing, participation in meetings and ad hoc projects.
Be an advocate for change programmes delivered by Finance / KPMG Business Services (KBS), including automation tools, self-service, standardisation, and any other changes in way of working.
What will you need to do it?
Qualified or part-qualified with a recognised accounting body or a relevant degree.Relevant finance experience, ideally within the professional services sector.Resilient and able to manage multiple stakeholders.Curiosity and a logical approach to problem solving.Excellent attention to detail.
To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
Our Locations: We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are: BirminghamWatfordWith 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options.
If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
Find out more: Within Central Services we have a range of divisions and specialisms.
Click the links to find out more below:Central Services (KBS) at KPMG: Inclusivity and KPMG: KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:Applying to KPMG: Tips for interview: KPMG values: KPMG Competencies: KPMG Locations and FAQ: