ID240816 Manager – Data Analysis & Business Planning | Management Consulting

Already built a solid foundation in data analysis or business planning and ready for the next step? We are looking for a Manager to join our Advisory team – someone who can connect data, business insight and strategic thinking to create real value for clients.

You will work on complex, cross-functional projects, using both qualitative and quantitative analysis to support companies in making better decisions.

• GCA Family & Sub-family: 4.1 Advisory – Core Consulting
• Career Level: Level 4 – Manager 1

• Lead Analytical Work: Develop analytical models to identify trends, patterns, risks and opportunities using client and market data.
• Drive Business Planning: Build business plans and forecasting models (financial, operational, market) that support strategic decision-making.
• Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis: Conduct scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis and stress testing to assess the impact of different business decisions.
• Performance Management: Evaluate performance against KPIs, interpret variances and propose corrective or improvement actions.
• Reporting & BI: Build dashboards, reports and automated analytics using BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to make insights accessible and actionable.
• Strategic Support: Provide analytical input for strategic initiatives, investment cases and business cases for clients.
• KPI & Scorecards Design: Design KPI frameworks and performance scorecards aligned with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Client Communication: Prepare and deliver client presentations with clear, concise and actionable recommendations.
• Collaboration within KPMG: Work closely with colleagues from different Advisory teams (e.g. strategy, operations, risk) to provide integrated solutions.
• People Development: Mentor junior consultants, provide constructive feedback and contribute to knowledge sharing and method development within the team.

• You’re a Strategic & Structured Thinker: You can see the big picture, structure complex problems and translate data into clear client recommendations.
• You’re Data-Driven: You are comfortable working with large data sets, building forecasting models and using analytics to support business decisions.
• You’re a Consultative Partner: You can communicate complex analysis in simple language, adapt your message to different stakeholders and build trust-based client relationships.
• You’re a People Developer: You enjoy guiding more junior colleagues, sharing your know-how and helping others grow.
• Experience & Background:

1. 3–5 years of relevant experience in management consulting, data analytics, business planning and/or modelling
2. Strong analytical and synthesis skills, ideally with exposure to consumer analytics and market trends
3. Ability to develop forecasting models (financial, operational, market) to guide strategic decisions
4. Proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI/Tableau and project management software
5. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (Romanian and English)
6. Proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity and strong drive to deliver value in projects