Due to the nature of the position, you may be working at/visiting a client site and/or other KPMG offices.

The person:

Experience and knowledge requirements:

• Proven track record of leading data, systems, or analytics teams within an audit or assurance environment (E)
• Deep technical expertise in data, analytics, systems, and technology‑enabled audit approaches (E)
• Strong experience shaping and delivering innovative data‑led audit solutions across multiple sectors (E)
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and guide teams on complex technical matters with authority (E)
• Experience engaging and influencing senior executives, Audit Committees, and senior audit leadership (D)
• Background in developing technology or analytics roadmaps and driving adoption across large portfolios (E)
• Prior involvement in tenders, proposals, or market‑facing technology showcases (E)
• Experience with advanced data techniques, including emerging areas such as AI, and their application in audit (E)

D = Desirable
E = Essential

Behavioural Attributes and Skills:

• Inspires, motivates, and develops high‑performing teams
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Strategic thinker with the ability to shape and articulate a compelling technology narrative
• Innovative mindset with a proactive approach to advancing data and analytics in audit
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex technical concepts for executive audiences
• Collaborative, relationship‑driven and effective at building trust across audit leadership and engagement teams
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills with a focus on delivery
• High levels of resilience, adaptability, and comfort working in a rapidly evolving technological landscape

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in data, analytics, technology, audit, or related field (E)
• Certifications in analytics, AI, cloud platforms, or data engineering (D)
• A professional accountancy qualification from a recognised accountancy body is desirable but is not essential. (D)

D = Desirable
E = Essential

KPMG overview:

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues, we bring our creativity, insight and experience to solve our clients’ and communities’ biggest problems. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years. We aim to be universally recognised as a place for great people to do their best work. A firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture, using technology to empower and equip our people to deliver outstanding work with real flexibility – through inspiring workspaces, innovative ways to collaborate and hybrid ways of working. 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 mission is simple: To support the UK in a connected world. It guides everything we do, underpinned by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together and For Better. KPMG are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and we seek to attract and retain the best people from the widest possible talent pool. As a member of the Business Disability Forum we're committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the Recruitment Process. We pride ourselves on being a place where your individuality is valued; you can be yourself and still achieve your potential. We believe that your individuality helps us to deliver the best results to our clients. Diversity of background, diversity of experience, diversity of perspective - that's the KPMG difference.

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