Finance & Sustainability Specialist

We're not just another workplace we're a team of like-minded people striving to make a realdifference to the lives of as many Kiwis as we can.

Trust is what makes us who we are.

We're passionate and committed to doing the right thing by caringfor each other, our customers and our communities.

We know you're brimming with potential and so arewe.

Let's continue our journey together.

The role sits at the intersection of finance and sustainability, with a strong foundation in financial reporting, forecasting and analysis.

You'll work closely with business leaders to deliver accurate financial forecasts, insightful reporting and meaningful analysis that supports informed decision-making.

You'll also build and refine financial models, track performance against plans and identify trends, risks and opportunities across the business.

Alongside your core finance work, you'll also lead the measurement and reporting of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This includes preparing data for annual Climate Statements, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure accuracy, and helping shape future sustainability initiatives and emissions reduction pathways.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who is looking for a change, enjoys deep analysis and wants to apply their skills to a future-focused area.

While prior experience in greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting isn't essential, a keen interest and passion for climate and sustainability will be key to be success successful in this role.

What you'll be doing :

Partner with business leaders to deliver accurate forecasts, insightful reporting and analysis that supports decision-making.

Build and maintain financial models to support planning, budgeting and performance tracking.

Analyse results, identify trends and provide clear commentary on business performance.

Support the wider Finance Business Partnering team with reporting, analysis and improvement initiatives.

Ensure accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement across all finance processes.

Lead the measurement and reporting of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions footprint.

Prepare emissions data and disclosures for Climate Statements and progress updates against reduction targets.

Work with Finance, Analytics and external assurance partners to ensure GHG data quality and consistency.

Contribute insights to support future sustainability initiatives and emissions reduction pathways.

What you'll bring with you :

Minimum of four years' experience in financial analysis, reporting and forecasting, ideally within a business partnering or accounting role.

Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and large datasets.

Strong ability to interpret and communicate financial insights that influence decisions.

A proactive, analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills across finance and non-finance teams.

An interest in sustainability and a willingness to learn about GHG accounting and climate reporting.

Curiosity and initiative to improve processes and explore how financial performance connects to climate outcomes.

Exceptional project management skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholders.

Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or related discipline.

Why you'll love working with us :

You'll be part of a collaborative Finance team that values curiosity, growth and continuous improvement.

This role offers the chance to broaden your financial expertise while gaining hands-on experience in sustainability reporting, an area that's rapidly growing in importance across all industries.

You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by combining your analytical and financial skills with work that contributes to our organisation's sustainability goals.

We'll support you to learn, develop and explore new ways to add value, all within a purpose-led organisation committed to responsible business practices and long-term success.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, then we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and upload your CV along with a cover letter telling us why this role excites you and how your experience aligns with our needs.

Being part of our team comes with good perks.

We offer a range ofbenefits with something for everyone :

5 additional days of domestic leave

Free life insurance

An annual paid volunteer day of your choice

Four weeks of paid parental partner leave

Parental leave bonus, that tops up the Government contribution to100% of your salary for 20 weeks

Access to our confidential employee support network

$250 annual wellbeing allowance

Three free confidential counselling sessions each year via Raise

We help your money go further :

Discounts on NZAA products including AA Home Response, AA Health,AA Life and AA Pet Insurance.

Free NZAA Membership

$1,500 bonus for successfully referring friends and family to workat AA Insurance

Up to 50% off AA Insurance products

Supplier and retail discounts at JB Hi-Fi, Noel Leeming, Bunnings,PB Tech and more

We value you :

Additional leave for long service

Milestone anniversary gift vouchers

Study leave and support options

Access to LinkedIn Learning; our online learning portal

Annual share in success bonus and salary review

You are you :

Eligible employees can take a career break

Ability to purchase additional lifestyle leave

Hybrid working options to suit your needs

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Looking after, supporting and protecting people is in our DNA, and thisstarts with our people.

We have an inclusive and supportive culture,full of people who are encouraged to bring their true self to work.

AAInsurance strives to create an internal community that is driven byacceptance, education, and celebration of the uniqueness of every personwho works here.

This includes providing the right support for all ouremployees, through initiatives such as our Gender Affirmation Policy,broader Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategy andour Employee Action Groups that promote inclusivity and respect.

Our Employee Action Groups are responsible for identifying initiativesto meet the needs of members of their groups.

Driving initiatives andchange, our variety of Employee Action Groups are welcome to allemployees and allies who support and advocate for initiatives from alldifferent roles, backgrounds and parts of Aotearoa.

As an organisation we've chosen to report on thepay gap at AA Insurance to help create fair outcomes for all employees.

Gender pay equityisabout ensuring people performing the same role are paid the same,regardless of gender, and that women and men performing different workof equal or comparable value are paid equitably.

Measuring andunderstanding our pay gap is an important step in taking action andachieving gender pay equity.

The rAAInbow EAG is a passionate group of individuals and allies lookingto create a leading LGBTTQIAP+ workplace and championing the community.

The Wahine EAG's purpose is to ensure women feel represented, heard andconfident to advocate for themselves and for change that positivelyinfluences their lives.

The Arawa Hokule'a EAG is driven by our passionate EAG members andallies at AA Insurance to help connect, educate and celebrate all thingsMaori and Pasifika, while ensuring our traditions and cultures aretreated respectfully and fairly.

The Neurodiversity EAG's purpose is to promote awareness andunderstanding, work towards equity and help our people to understand andnormalise differences in brain types and different ways of being.

Culture

We provide our people with a safe and supportive environment where everyone's voice matters.

We grow,nurture and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce to bring the best out of our people.

Our teamsare passionate and driven by the difference they can make to the lives of New Zealanders.

Our values

It's our vision to earn the trust of every New Zealander by protecting what matters most.

Our genuine values guide the way we act and go about doing things.

Every member of our team plays an important role to bring our purpose of caring, helping and getting things sorted for our customers.

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