QC- Deal Advisory - Intern Business Strategy & Financial Modeling - 2027

KPMG Canada•Montreal, QC

21h

About The Position

KPMG in Canada is experiencing significant growth in demand to support its clients and is looking for interns in the Business Strategy and Financial Modeling team. This team, part of the larger KPMG Valuation group, advises corporations and institutional investors on strategic, operational, and financial topics. They work directly with clients to quantify and solve complex business and investment challenges, supporting management decisions with sound, fundamental analysis. The team handles large-scale mandates across various industries, including telecommunications, agriculture, events, healthcare, and energy.

Requirements

An excellent undergraduate or graduate academic record, preferably in fields such as administration, with a focus on accounting or finance, or other relevant technical areas.
A strong record of extracurricular involvement (case competitions, student organizations, collective initiatives, etc.).
Advanced skills in financial modeling within Microsoft Excel.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Excellent written and oral communication skills; experience preparing compelling presentations and reports.
Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, judgment, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work in a demanding environment and adhere to project deadlines.
Strong ability to build relationships with clients, colleagues, and community members.
Curious and eager to learn.
Client-focused approach.
Enjoyment of teamwork.
Thrive on challenges and seeking an environment for rapid skill development.
Verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
Daily communications with stakeholders who only speak English, within and outside of Quebec.
Mandated to create documentation in both languages regularly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial analysis is an asset (investment banking, corporate development, equity research, corporate financial planning and analysis, consulting).

Responsibilities

Assist company executives in developing short and medium-term strategic plans.
Define a growth plan based on competitive environment, market size and trends.
Determine the optimal capital structure.
Identify short and medium-term financing needs.
Conduct detailed market research and financial analysis as part of commercial due diligence for acquisitions or expansions (M&A).
Support the client’s management team in establishing assumptions related to revenue growth, cost structure and capex deployment.
Develop and revise financial models for strategic planning, investment decisions, portfolio analysis, capital allocation, debt analysis, cost-benefit analysis and tax planning.
Prepare and present Excel and Power Point presentations to C-suite executives.
Develop relationships with clients and prospective clients.