Senior Manager - Tax Automation & Analytics

Job description

The Role

You will work across our Data Analytics and Automation teams, originating and delivering data-driven analytics and automation projects to clients across KPMG's Tax & Legal practice. You will architect and oversee the delivery of solutions using a combination of KPMG built software, 3rd party tools and custom technology to solve problems for our clients.

Working with UK and offshore teams in an agile environment, you will own a range of projects for a large and diverse client base. As part of this client-facing role, you will also be involved in business development activities, working with Partners and Directors to build our sales pipeline, identifying further opportunities to collaborate with our colleagues across Tax & Legal to build and sell our tech services.

The ideal candidate will have a background in tax compliance and industry knowledge, as well as a wide range of skills in data analytics and automation tooling and concepts. The role will be based in our London Office (Canada Square). You will be expected to spend a minimum of two days a week in the office collaborating with the team and stakeholders. Travel to other regional offices and visits to client sites will be required.

Job Description

You will:

Lead a team of analysts & engineers building and deploying innovative, scalable solutions for clients. Oversee the delivery of complex data transformation, analytics, and automation projects for clients, ensuring compliance with risk and IT governance policies. Coordinate business development activities with senior colleagues across Tax & Law, supporting responses to RFPs and presenting on pitches. Identify the best solution for a given scenario, liaising with external software vendors as appropriate. Work with partners and directors to implement our tech strategy, taking an active role in generating a sustainable pipeline of work Embed best practice and a culture of quality in the team, taking responsibility for the learning pathways of junior colleagues. Coach, mentor, and performance manage junior members of the team to fulfil their career aspirations and potential.

The Successful Applicant

You will have:
Proven experience in a client-facing consulting or professional services role Proven experience using Microsoft's Cloud Data tools to deliver solutions - Includes Power BI, Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric, Azure ML and Purview. Excellent knowledge of Alteryx, ideally with the Alteryx Designer Advanced or Expert certification A strong background in tax compliance and/or advisory work, ideally ACA/CTA qualified (or equivalent) Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to logically analyse complex business scenarios Exceptional understanding of process and business requirements gathering Strong people skills, being able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels Project management experience, ideally working on multi-team complex projects. A demonstrable interest in continuing professional development and passion for mentoring and developing junior team members The ability to quickly adapt to innovative technologies, concepts, and approaches. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
You may also have:
Experience implementing solutions using Azure data platform, particularly the use of data flows and source system connectors via Azure Data Factory. SQL and Python programming skills, along with a good understanding of Machine Learning techniques Experience using data platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake Experience of scripting languages such as Javascript, R, Powershell or VBScript Experience implementing RPA tools such as UiPath and Automation Anywhere Experience of Alteryx Server administration Experience of ERP configuration & programming

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