Finance Analyst - Business Partnership

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west. 

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract position at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.This role requires you to be located in the south-west or live up to 1 hour’s commute from Collie.

As the Finance Analyst – Business Partnership, you will support the operations through a customer focused approach for the provision of analysis, explanation and advice on business options to deliver the highest value outcomes. This will enable the Operations to unlock value.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Support Operations with the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, including management approvals, and influence their plans where required.
• Analyse data (cost, etc) and identify improvement opportunities
• Coach and support site based functional and operations personnel in finance processes and governance.
• Upskill the commercial competencies of operational personnel - including understanding value and decision analysis.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• 1 year+ experience in Finance/business partnership role
• Technical: Self-reliant contributor with distinctive proficiency in the Finance and Improvement area.  Able to digest complex operational activities and communicate in simple concise language.
• Operational: Credible operational knowledge.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Valued team member who has influenced solutions with internal and external stakeholders at senior management level.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel & Power BI will be advantageous.

Qualifications for this position are: 

• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification essential.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 17th October 2024