Manager - Deals Advisory (M&A)

About Us

At KPMG, 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.

The M&A Advisory team, part of KPMG’s Deals & Strategy practice, advises clients on potential mergers, sales, and acquisitions of companies. The team supports clients throughout all phases of an M&A transaction, from the earliest stages-when the client (Corporate or private shareholder) is considering strategic options-through to the final phase, assisting with the conclusion and signing of an agreement.

Roles & Responsibilities

What will the role involve?

As a Manager within the M&A Advisory team, the role is responsible for supporting business origination efforts, leading focused execution streams on transactions, and supporting the senior M&A leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting key transaction execution workstreams, including the preparation of high-quality transaction documentation, coordination of due diligence processes, financial modelling, in-depth financial and business plan analysis, and valuation activities, demonstrating strong expertise in process management across the full transaction lifecycle;
• Contributing to the preparation of value-adding pitch materials and supporting strategic discussions with clients; this includes building sector knowledge, mapping M&A markets across various industries, identifying key targets, and gathering relevant market intelligence to strengthen the firm's expertise;
• Demonstrating a strong motivation to learn and actively supporting M&A origination efforts;
• Actively contributing to the development of more junior team members, supporting high quality standards in both transaction origination and execution;
• Progressively becoming a trusted point of contact for C-level client stakeholders by building, maintaining, and strengthening long-term client relationships and developing a deep understanding of broader business needs.

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Skills and Qualifications

The following qualifications, expertise, and skills support success in this role:

• A Master's degree combined with a minimum of six years of relevant experience;
• Required experience with both sell-side and buy-side M&A processes;
• Strong financial modelling capabilities, including technical expertise and proven competencies in investigative business and sector analysis, with a solid understanding of valuation principles and methodologies (e.g. DCF, LBO, comparable companies, precedent transactions);
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, generate insights, develop solutions, and think creatively;
• Experience preparing and maintaining industry and company presentations, benchmarking materials, and other transaction-related documentation;
• A collaborative mindset, with experience working in diverse and international teams;
• Enjoyment of a project based working environment, combined with strong project management skills;
• CFA accreditation is considered an asset but is not required;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to perform consistently at a high level, including under time pressure and strict deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high standard of professionalism, integrity, initiative, and leadership;
• An open and flexible mindset, with the ability to manage teams in a fast-paced environment with evolving client requirements;
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Confidence in navigating AI-related topics, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders, make ethically sound decisions, and adapt to evolving technologies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch.

We Offer

As a certified Top Employer we offer:

• An attractive remuneration package with a great number of extra-legal benefits (premium electric company car + charging card, net daily and monthly allowances, bonus, a smart phone, and many other benefits tailored through our cafeteria plan).
• Flexible work arrangements to ensure a healthy work-life balance (picking up kids from school, doctor’s app