KPMG - Consultant/Senior Consultant - GBS Advisory

GBS Advisory - Consultant and Sr. Consultant

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Assist clients in designing and implementing the right sourcing model, including but not limited to shared services, outsourcing and global business services models

- Assist clients throughout the entire spectrum of global business services transformation journey including feasibility study, business case analysis, target operating model design, FTE sizing, location selection, SSC design and build out support, service management support, transition management, process review and continuous improvement

- Assist clients in taking the most effective outsourcing decision through RFP development, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, portfolio rationalization, benchmarking and end-of-term support

- Act as a team leader/work-stream lead on client-facing projects and take full responsibility of planning, resourcing and delivery; guide the team in every phase of the project and ensure the delivery meets client expectation

- Effectively engage with client counterpart in discussions related to the project delivery and provide new perspectives / insights

- Assist in and contribute to various firm level initiatives, including business development, development of tools and methodologies, thought leadership materials and points of view

- Monitor performance of junior team members and provide constant guidance, constructive feedback and opportunities to explore new areas

- Network to build professional relationships within and outside the Firm

Qualifications and Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills

- Ability to build complex financial models and business cases

- Experience of executing projects in the area of shared services and outsourcing, frame strategy / feasibility phase to design and implementation

- Excellent knowledge of any one of the processes- finance, procurement, HR, IT operations

- Relevant knowledge of various sourcing models and related leading practices

- Strong presentation skills, both oral and written, to clearly communicate solutions and recommendations to the client

- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior clients (CXO level)

- Collaborative work-style and ability to work in a team

- Strong leadership qualities and ability to handle 2-5 members team

- Ability to multi-task and work within demanding timelines

Experience and Background :

- Experience of executing projects in the area of shared services and outsourcing, from strategy / feasibility phase to design and implementation

- Target educational MBA institutions - XLRI, FMS, IIT, IIMs, ISB or CAs

- Total work experience considered shall be post qualification

- Excellent communication skills with articulate client presentation skills

- Candidate should be comfortable with 100% travel and a client facing role