Manager - Strategy advisory (Zaventem/Antwerp)

About Us

KPMG Deals and Strategy is a 70 FTE strong team that provides integrated advice to clients in the areas of transactions ((Integrated) Due Diligence, M&A, Valuations and Financing) and corporate transformations (Strategy). The practice positions itself as a “Transaction to Transformation” advisor, leveraging the full breadth of KPMG's capabilities to support clients, typically large and mid-sized Belgian companies and Private Equity firms.

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At KPMG Deals and Strategy, professionals join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common purpose: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Roles & Responsibilities

In today’s rapidly evolving world, organizations face increasing pressure to adapt and remain competitive amid continuous change. Shifts in the business landscape, technological advancements, geopolitical uncertainty, and intensified competition require organizations to rethink how they operate, grow, and create value. These strategic challenges sit at the core of the most critical decisions leadership teams must make—decisions that shape the long-term future of their organizations.

The KPMG Strategy team supports organizations in identifying, designing, and executing the changes needed to strengthen competitive positioning, enhance performance, and unlock sustainable growth.

Three recurring themes typically drive the need for transformation. The KPMG Strategy team supports clients in addressing these challenges through tailored approaches and service offerings:

• Cost Optimization: Operating & Cost Strategy, Operational Due Diligence
• Growth and Margin Expansion: Growth & Market Entry Strategy, Portfolio Strategy & Strategic Planning, Commercial Due Diligence
• Reinvention: Enterprise-wide Strategic Transformation

The KPMG Strategy team is currently seeking to expand and further build its strategy development and commercial expertise. The role is part of a team advising executive-level clients on key strategic challenges, providing insights, and guidance on market positioning and the capabilities required for long-term success. Responsibilities include creating high-quality, impactful deliverables aligned with engagement objectives and client needs, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

As a Manager within the KPMG Strategy team, responsibilities include:

• Working closely with C-suite executives across industries on complex strategy engagements, addressing enterprise-wide strategic, organizational, and operational challenges, and identifying growth opportunities;
• Leading clients’ engagements and supporting the definition of strategies and approaches to identify and prioritize initiatives and projects aligned with their needs;
• Managing clients’ engagements end-to-end, including defining scopes, budgets, and resourcing, creating and coordinating deliverables, and supporting the presentation of results;
• Playing a pivotal role in driving and developing the team’s business development activities, supporting growth and the expansion of service offerings;
• Managing and mentoring junior colleagues throughout the project lifecycle, providing feedback and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Skills & Qualifications

A completed Master's degree is required, along with a minimum of five years of professional experience in a strategy and management consulting environment or within corporate settings, with a focus on operational optimization and strategy (e.g. strategy definition, cost optimization, transformation management, strategic portfolio management). Relevant industry exposure may include, but is not limited to, Consumer & Retail, Construction & Building Materials, Industrial Markets, and Transport & Logistics.

In addition to a strong technical foundation, the following qualifications, expertise, and skills are sought:

• A proven track record in delivering large-scale Strategic and Performance Transformations;
• Excellent project management and business development capabilities;
• In-depth knowledge and experience in the relevant industries;
• Experience leading a diverse team and managing complex projects;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and develop solutions;
• Ability to deliver consistently against tight deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail;
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the abi