Manager - Strategy

About Us

At KPMG you will join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: to turn insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Roles & Responsibilities

The world is evolving faster than ever, and businesses are forced to reinvent themselves due to changing business environments, growth ambitions, margin expansion from globalization and intensified competition. We believe that strategic issues and decisions are having a big impact on companies and ultimately change the future of an organization.

In our view, there are three key elements that require a strategic and performance transformation; each of them with their own characteristics and response required, resulting in several service offerings to define the right answer:

• Reinvention: Enterprise Strategy, Strategic (Re)positioning, Enterprise-Wide Strategic Transformation
• Growth and Margin Expansion: Growth & Market Entry Strategy, Portfolio Strategy & Strategic Planning
• Cost Reduction: Operating & Cost Strategy

The Strategy team at KPMG Belgium is currently seeking to expand and build on its current strategy development and commercial experience. You will be part of a team that advises executive clients in addressing key strategic issues and help them by providing insights and answers on how to position themselves in the market and assist them in what it takes to be successful. You will need to be able to create content and deliverables in line with the engagement and client needs (The quality of those deliverables through verification and validation of results will be a key aspect).

As a Manager in the Strategy team you will perform the following tasks:

• Working closely with C-suite executives from many industries including Life Sciences and Consumer/Retail, to navigate complex strategy engagements, solve enterprise-wide strategic, organisational and operational issues and identify growth opportunities;
• Lead clients’ engagements and support them in determining their strategies and developing frameworks to the correct initiatives and projects to execute according to their needs;
• Managing the clients’ engagements from start to finish, including setting scopes, budgets, staffing resources, creating and coordinating final deliverables, and assisting with presentation of results;
• You will also pay a pivotal role in driving and developing the team’s business development activities, supporting its growth and the expansion of its service offerings;
• Manage and mentor junior staff throughout the project lifecycle, providing feedback and fostering a culture of collaboration.

Skills & Qualifications

You have successfully obtained a Masters degree and have a minimum of five years work experience at a consulting firm with a focus on strategy (Strategy definition, transformation management, strategic portfolio management, etc.) in the Lifesciences or Commercial/Retail sectors. Apart from a strong technical basis we are looking for people who have the following qualifications, expertise, and skills:

• Proven track record in dealing with (large) Strategic and Performance Transformations;
• Excellent project management and business development skills;
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Life sciences or Commercial/Retail industries;
• Knowledge and experience with design thinking and strategic design consulting;
• Experience in leading a diverse team and managing complex projects;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions;
• Ability to perform and deliver consistently against tight deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail;
• You are clear and concise in your communication skills, and able to engage effectively with both clients and team members, and have strong presentation skills;
• Fluent in French and/or Dutch and English.

As a certified Top Employer we offer:

• An international corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning are being fostered;
• A competitive and attractive compensation package and a great number of extra-legal advantages (Company car + fuel card, IPhone/IPad, group & hospitalization insurance, Allowances,…) which are customizable with our Reflex@KPMG plan;
• Career and business development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal needs and ambitions;
• Learning and growth opportunities designed for leaders through our Management development Track;
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to enable working from wherever you are;
• A team of passionate colleagues to reach higher goals and support each other;
• A buddy and performance manager to support and assist you through your first months at KPMG.
• Great teambuilding, sport & wellbeing initiatives through our Together@KPMG program;
• An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and pursues mutual respect for each other’s beliefs and backgrounds.

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KPMG in Belgium is a purpose-led, values-driven organization and a proud equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. We encourage you to come as you are, because we believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success and that our differences lead to stronger insights and innovation. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you unlock opportunities with us. #comeasyouare at #KPMGBelgium!