KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

At KPMG, we see sustainability as the coming together of environmental, social and economic sensibilities. Though simple in principle, the practice is often complex. KPMG’s broad base of internal expertise helps clients break through bottlenecks to craft practical solutions and create truly Sustainable Value for stakeholders through in-depth analysis, informed strategy, and integrated reporting.

The opportunity:

- Ready to combine your finance expertise with a purpose-driven career? At KPMG, we’re looking for a Sustainability Finance Manager who can bridge the worlds of corporate finance and climate strategy.
- This is a unique chance to help organisations unlock value and resilience as they transition to a low-carbon economy. You’ll advise senior leaders, shape financial strategies that integrate sustainability, and deliver insights that drive both profitability and positive impact.
- If you’ve ever wanted to apply your financial acumen to something bigger—this is it.

Day to day you will:

- Lead and advise on climate-related financial analysis, scenario modelling, and financial quantification.
- Embed sustainability into business operations through its integration in financial planning and decision making process.
- Deliver high-quality advisory services on climate adaptation, resilience, and financial disclosure (NZ CS, TCFD, ISSB, IFRS S1 & S2).
- Drive business development and build strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across industries.
- Collaborate globally with KPMG experts to craft innovative solutions and grow our Sustainable Value Creation offerings.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering expertise and excellence across projects.

What you'll bring to the team:

- Expertise in financial planning and analysis, capital allocation, and/or value creation.
- Strong knowledge of climate-related financial disclosure frameworks (NZ CS, TCFD, ISSB, IFRS S1 & S2) and the intersect with climate change scenarios, transition planning, and risk management).
- 5+ years’ experience in advisory roles—Big 4 or management consulting experience is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for leading complex, multidisciplinary projects.

KPMG New Zealand has a summer shutdown period from 20th Dec 2025 to the 11th Jan 2026. Applications can still be submitted during this time, but recruitment will resume in February 2026, so there may be a delay in responses.

Thank you and looking forward to reconnecting after the holiday.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [email protected]

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

— Opportunities for local and international secondments

— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

— A paid professional association membership of your choice

— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

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