Business Manager, Global Technology & Knowledge (24 Month Contract)

at  KPMG

Overview:
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
The Business Management team, within the Business Operations domain of Global Technology and Knowledge supports GT&K efficient operation by performing a portfolio of essential services including Financial Management, Budgeting, Forecasting and Reporting, (collaborating with their respective Finance Business Partners), Procurement and Vendor Management, and Resource Management as well as other operational tasks that occur from time to time.

What you will do:

• Oversee annual budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Financial Business Partners (FBPs) to manage the month-end close process effectively
• Develop and maintain financial templates and dashboards for streamlined reporting and analysis
• Manage procurement activities, serving as the central contact for contracting matters and liaising with Supplier Management and Global Procurement
• Monitor resource capacity and team member assignments, facilitating onboarding and exit processes while maintaining confidentiality

What you bring to this role:

• More than 5 years post qualifying, relevant experience in the field and a total of 7 years of job experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Proven finance and analytical skills with experience in overseeing operational budgets exceeding $20 million, including the ability to create budgets, forecasts, and interpret financial reports to explain variances
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the use of complex functions and formulas for financial analysis and reporting, along with familiarity with financial management software such as SAP, Board, and Coupa, which enhances effective budget management and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management and the contract lifecycle, including the development and oversight of statements of work, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• An ability to design and implement standard operating procedures and an interest in continuous improvement of business processes

What you will do:

• Oversee annual budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organizational goals
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Financial Business Partners (FBPs) to manage the month-end close process effectively
• Develop and maintain financial templates and dashboards for streamlined reporting and analysis
• Manage procurement activities, serving as the central contact for contracting matters and liaising with Supplier Management and Global Procurement
• Monitor resource capacity and team member assignments, facilitating onboarding and exit processes while maintaining confidentialit

What you bring to this role:

• More than 5 years post qualifying, relevant experience in the field and a total of 7 years of job experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Proven finance and analytical skills with experience in overseeing operational budgets exceeding $20 million, including the ability to create budgets, forecasts, and interpret financial reports to explain variances
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the use of complex functions and formulas for financial analysis and reporting, along with familiarity with financial management software such as SAP, Board, and Coupa, which enhances effective budget management and reporting
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management and the contract lifecycle, including the development and oversight of statements of work, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• An ability to design and implement standard operating procedures and an interest in continuous improvement of business processe