Principal Advisor – Analytics and Insights

Principal Advisor – Analytics and Insights

• Form part of a new team utilising problem-solving skills and data science to uncover new insights and influence decisions

• Permanent, full-time Perth based role with flexible working arrangements

Where we’re all welcome 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Advisor – Analytics and Insights to join our Finance Business Partnering (FBP) team within Iron Ore. In this newly created role, you will work across the business as a trusted advisor and strategic problem solver—shaping complex challenges, uncovering value-driving insights, and influencing smarter decisions.

Reporting the Manager Analytics and Insights – FBP you will;

• Lead strategic diagnostics and high-impact analytics projects focused on  financial performance & efficiency

• Collaborate closely with the Finance Business Partnering team and subject matter experts across the business to develop rich insights and actionable recommendations aligned with strategic priorities

• Lead the development of financial performance & initiative valuation methodologies and metrics, design supporting models, tools and outputs in conjunction with the Analytics and Insights team

• Coach and support the FBP leadership team in structured thinking, data-driven storytelling and communicating insights that influence senior stakeholders

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in strategy consulting, corporate advisory, or business improvement with a track record of delivering impact in complex environments.

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills – able to frame ambiguous problems, analyse complex data, and drive collaborative problem-solving to insight.

• A solid understanding of financial principles and how they link to operational performance in the mining or heavy industry sectors.

• High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for structured analysis and storytelling, with the ability to work effectively with teams using advanced analytics and data tools such as Power BI, SQL and Python.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to influence and build trusted relationships across the business at all levels.

• Demonstrated experience coaching and supporting others, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. MBA desirable

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

Where you will be working

This is a Perth based role working out of our Central Park CBD office building with flexible working arrangements on offer.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Applications close 5th June 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.