Analyst Corporate Finance

ABOUT SOUTH32 
South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

PERTH OFFICE

South32’s corporate office is based in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Legal and External Affairs, Finance, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk, and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Competitive salaries, including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible working arrangements and industry-leading parental leave and family care policy

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Opportunity – 12 months, Fixed Term Position. This role will be based at our head office in Perth. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home)

The role of Analyst Corporate Finance is to support and execute Group Treasury’s strategic objectives, providing analysis and research into the Group’s financing, funding, liquidity, and capital management activities and supporting key bank and credit rating agency relationships.

Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Finance and Insurance, key responsibilities are, but are not limited to:

• Conduct analysis and modeling of the Group's funding and liquidity requirements, capital structure and capital management options available to the Group
• Support the Group’s funding activities, including administration of South32’s existing financing facilities
• Support the Group ancillary banking requirements, such as guarantee issuances and  portfolio risk management activities
• Conduct front-office trading activities when required

ABOUT YOU 

• Minimum two years of experience at a corporate and institutional bank or four years at a Big 4 accounting firm or analyst-level position within a treasury function
• Ability to interpret and analyse financial statements (P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet statements)
• With an attention to detail, an ability to quickly grasp new concepts, analyze issues and provide solutions to problems, including taking the initiative to improve models/processes/data collection techniques
• Effective coordination and prioritization skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and across time zones
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish effective working relations with stakeholders to achieve their active cooperation
• Ability to thrive in a team environment and to work to tight deadlines

Qualifications for this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in a commercial discipline (Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics)

OUR CULTURE

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

The job advert will close on 8th November 2023