KPMG Overview
KPMG is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Tax & Legal, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity and insight to our clients’ most critical challenges. With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start‑ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
We are looking for seasoned Global Business Services (GBS) practitioners to join us and help grow our GBS advisory practice in the UK.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Shape and articulate the GBS/Shared Service Centre (SSC) strategy and value proposition to C-level and VP level clients – with a particular focus on provision of GBS, SSC and also Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) functions
- Design and develop GBS/SSC shared services operating models for our clients across various corporate functions such as finance, HR, IT, supply chain/logistics, procurement, etc., including governance and service management capabilities, along with the service catalogues and service level agreements
- Lead end-to-end outsourcing execution: strategy, vendor selection, contracting and transition
- Apply leading practice end‑to‑end process expertise in one or more core finance, HR, IT, supply chain/logistics, procurement or other corporate functions to design and implement new re‑engineered processes in a Shared Services or Business Process Outsourcing operating model
- Lead and work collaboratively with client team executives to plan and deliver shared services or global business services solutions
- Lead business development activities for assigned client portfolio and support revenue growth plans for existing and new clients
- Guide the team through the to‑be design of processes, related organisation/role design and enabling technologies
- Manage the team through business case development of GBS/SSC programmes
- Develop detailed work plans, direct project teams, deliver status, meet deadlines, manage to budget and meet or exceed quality standards
- Guide the team through problem definition, issue identification and work plan development using problem‑solving principles and past experience
- Work with leadership on developing the practice through recruiting, training, mentoring and client relationships
- Serve as a subject‑matter advisor to the c‑suite
Skills And Attributes For Success
- Experience establishing and maintaining client relationships
- Deep understanding of the BPO provider landscape and ecosystem
- Expertise in structuring complex deals and designing fit‑for‑purpose governance and service/vendor management frameworks
- Operational insights, including in‑depth understanding of SLAs, KPIs and risk‑sharing models
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Proven success in contributing to a team‑oriented environment
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem‑solving environment
- Ability to interact effectively with client executives, vendors and third‑party providers
- Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment
To Qualify For The Role, You Must Have
- Extensive expertise gained with, or at, GBS or Shared Services Centres or Business Process Outsourcers
- Clear understanding and experience in application of the GBS/SSC operating models and Service Delivery Models
- Hands‑on knowledge of project management methodologies and preferably certified project/programme management or strong experience in leading large GBS transformational programmes
- Experience deploying problem‑solving frameworks and improving processes, with applied knowledge of lean/ Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience in process mining, automation and leading process applications of advantage
- Advanced usage of MS Office and MS Project and experience working with ERP systems
- Knowledge of the Shared Services and BPO sector with a network in this field
Ideally, You’ll Also Have
- Experience leading large‑scale transformation programmes – highly preferred
- Professional qualification in one of the functional areas – Finance (CIMA/ACA or equivalent), HR/Procurement (MBA)
- Consulting experience or Programme Management/Strategy experience in GBS/SSC set‑ups
