Senior Consultant - Finance Advisory

A career with CFO Advisory that sits within our Financial Risk Advisory team will provide you with the opportunity to work with our clients to deliver compliant, commercial outcomes and develop and implement practical advice and recommendations to a range of complex accounting, financial and regulatory challenges.  Our clients choose us for our specialist advisory knowledge, collaborative approach and ability to engage on a range of interconnected services. 

Your Opportunity: 

Forming part of CFO Advisory that sits within our Financial Risk Advisory team as a Senior Consultant, you will work with some of the country’s leading clients and the wider national team, in a positive, collaborative and team focused environment. This role is ideally suited to candidates seeking a first move out of external audit/assurance or who have had direct work experience in a finance function, and who are seeking an opportunity to enhance their problem solving skills with deep finance and commercial advisory experience.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support the delivery of complex projects including end to end project management, developing key client deliverables, preparing client reports and presentations, and liaising with senior leadership and external advisors
• Assist with the implementation of new financial or regulatory reporting systems and policies for our clients, design and implement sound governance and control frameworks across their end to end financial and regulatory processes, embed clear accountability and ownership within their organisations and recommend process improvements
• Analyse risks and design controls across complex business processes as our clients transform their businesses
• Provide high-quality technical accounting advice across multiple sectors
• Work in cross divisional teams on pre and post deal finance function set-up engagements, supporting our clients to realise value and synergies from their merger and acquisition activities
• Perform data analysis to understand data quality and to inform and support robust decision making for our clients and promote effective decision making using financial tools
• Support our strategic initiatives including assisting with the development of innovative solutions and taking those solutions to market.

How are you extraordinary: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications including CA or equivalent (completed or currently undertaking) coupled with relevant experience in audit, advisory or assurance in Professional Services or in industry
• A commercial and analytical mindset with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and strong project management skills
• Experience in leading teams and providing training and guidance to build performance
• Have an enquiring mind and a willingness to tackle new and emerging challenges and problem solve

A Chartered Accountants (CA) qualification or equivalent

• Ability to Travel as required
• Applicants must be currently authorised to work in Australia without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.