Business Manager

at  KPMG

JOB DETAILS

Location: Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester
Capability: International
Experience Level: Manager
Type: Full Time
Service Line: International
Contract type: Secondment

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Finance and analytical skills and experience providing financial oversight of a >$20mn operational budget for a Team Leader or investment sponsor. You must know how to create budgets, forecasts and be able to interpret financial reports to explain variances between actuals and budgets.
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to use functions and formula
• Familiarity with SAP, Board and Coupa would be an advantage
• Experience managing vendors and the contract lifecycle including statements of work, SLAs and managing to KPIs
• An ability to design and implement standard operating procedures and an interest in continuous improvement of business processes
• An interest in working in a technology business
• Strong coordination and management skills required in coordinating internal business operations projects.
• Excellent communication skills in English - both verbal and written with ability to communicate to all levels within GT&K
• Confidence in dealing with managers, executives and business representatives.

The Business Manager will play a pivotal role within GT&K Business Management. They will be responsible for managing core business operational processes that cover 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.
In addition to managing these key areas, the Business Manager may people manage, and guide employees or contractors within their responsibility area, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability by setting annual goals and assessing performance. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align business management practices with organizational goals and will be a key contributor to strategic planning discussions. The Senior Business Manager will also play a decisive role in managing risk, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and implementing best practices across all managed processes.