Associate Consultant

The chance to build a better future is right in front of youDo Work That Matters

- Your role and responsibilities

Do you want to pursue a profession that is truly meaningful and impactful? At KPMG, you will have the opportunity to help clients, the company and colleagues address and solve the most current and complex challenges. KPMG Advisory offers consulting services to companies to assist them in business model transformation, process improvement and digitisation, risk analysis and management, and support in extraordinary finance transactions.

Specifically, when you join our Financial and Performance Management team in Milan, you will have the opportunity to work on finance transformation projects, redesigning the control, planning and reporting models of leading companies.

You will join our rapidly-expanding team of young talents, which stands out for the quality and scope of its innovative projects, at our offices. You will work with colleagues that provide functional advice on corporate performance management systems, assisting clients in the analysis, review of designs and processes supporting the CFO and the subsequent development of technological platforms.

Specifically, you will be tasked with:analysing and defining budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, sales and operational planning and product costing processes;  defining profitability analysis models: analysis and definition of the income statement, the logic behind reclassification/consolidation, the identification of variable direct costs and cost allocation rules for overheads;  assisting in the analysis of the closing process for the management accounts and redefining them for fast closes;  

analysing and defining the set of operating/strategic KPIs for accurate and punctual performance monitoring;  preparing and analysing periodic directors’ reports and analysing the changes.

Come As You Are
- Your skills and characteristics

This is the perfect opportunity for you if you:have a master’s degree in Economics;  have 2+years of experience in similar roles at a consulting company or firm;  are familiar with the following: control models, budgeting and forecasting, consolidated and statutory financial statements and management accounts, financial planning;  have an excellent knowledge of English, preferably with study/work experience abroad;  are a problem solver, never lose sight of your goals, have strong interpersonal skills at work and as part of a team;  

have a desire to take on challenges and are comfortable in tough situations where leadership abilities can make the difference.

Your Future With Us
- What you’ll find at KPMGAn inclusive and equitable work environment that respects, encourages and values diversity.

A challenging and dynamic environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.

Hybrid work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Advanced training and development programmes to stay current.

International mindset and innovative projects.

Initiatives focused on mental and physical well-being.

Standard employment contract under the collective labour agreement for the commerce sector, with a gross annual salary ranging from €31,000 to €41,000. The salary is determined on the basis of objective criteria, including the candidate’s skills and experience assessed against the requirements of the  accordance with applicable legislation, we do not collect or use information relating to remuneration received in current or previous employment.

Our selection procedures are based on objective and gender-neutral criteria.

Together for Better – Our values and commitment

Leadership, teamwork, respect every individual, continuous learning, transparency, commitment to the community and integrity. These are the KPMG values…