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

The Strategic Finance & Operations Manager partners with KDN Functional Leadership and Finance teams to drive financial strategy, budgeting, planning, operational efficiencies, and commercial strategy that support KDN's growth and scalability.

The role is central to aligning business delivery with financial objectives, optimizing processes, and enabling repeatable success in strategic finance and operational initiatives across KDN

What you will do

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the KDN function.
• Develop scenario analyses and "what-if" models to support strategic decision-making.
• Consolidate inputs across business units and ensure transparency in assumptions and changes.
• Build robust business cases for new solutions, expansion through additional centers, or acquisitions.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate ROI and scalability of proposed initiatives.
• Assess current finance processes to identify opportunities for automation, speed, and quality improvements. Implement best practices to reduce manual effort and enhance timeliness of financial reporting.
• Design and implement costing strategies for member firms, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to functional leaders, influencing decisions through insight and strategic recommendations.
• Remotely manage a team across multiple geographies, fostering collaboration and accountability.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, or operations within a professional services or consulting environment, with hands-on involvement in budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and commercial strategy development.
  
• Strong collaborative relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to guide, coach, and facilitate change in cross-functional and matrixed environments, including influencing senior leadership and managing stakeholders.
• Direct experience developing commercial strategies and costing models, with exposure to translating business-as-usual activities into strategic finance initiatives.
• Experience applying strategic perspectives to simplify and improve processes, and further development of communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience leading or supporting finance transformation projects, budgeting and forecasting cycles, and managing global, cross-functional project teams in large, complex organizations.
• Proficiency in project management tools and digital collaboration platforms (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Visio, Asana, or equivalent); advanced Excel or financial modeling skills.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $104,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.