Senior Advisor Commercial

Senior Commercial Analyst

• Exciting opportunity to join Rio Tinto Energy & Climate (RTEC) Western Australia team
• Apply your analytical skill set and commercial acumen to support Rio Tinto’s decarbonisation journey
• Job Share, Part time and flexible working options available
• Perth based position

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

An exciting opportunity now exists for a Senior Commercial Analyst to join our Rio Tinto Energy & Climate team in Perth. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this role is predominately accountable for undertaking financial modelling and providing commercial and strategic insights to support business case development. 

Rio Tinto has recently established a dedicated team to deliver large renewable energy solutions across our major jurisdictions. Rio Tinto Energy and Climate is focused on accelerating the development of future energy assets and securing high quality renewable energy development optionality. The team's focus on the provision of green energy will enable the decarbonisation of Rio Tinto’s existing industrial operations and support the future growth of the company.

The Pilbara represents a naturally advantaged region for low-cost renewable energy, creating significant opportunities for Rio Tinto. Western Australia is one of RTEC's core regions. The team will develop a portfolio of wind and solar assets, with a dedicated focus on project delivery at a competitive pace and cost.

Key role responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain fit for purpose project finance models for the renewable portfolio
• Leverage financial analysis to share commercial insights to stakeholders and leadership
• Partner with and influence internal stakeholders to drive alignment of strategic and commercial goals for the renewable portfolio
• Support the development of the Integrated System Plan (ISP) for the Pilbara operations

• Supporting transaction due diligence and deal execution process
• Support preparation of proposals for Investment Committee and executive leadership submissions

This position will be based in our Perth office. This position can offer a number of flexible work arrangement options including flexible hours, part time, or job share arrangements.

What you will bring

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in building robust financial models and undertaking commercial analysis
• Background in a transactional environment in a Big 4 accounting firm or project finance or investment bank is desirable
• Experience in and good understanding of renewable energy projects will be advantageous
• Experience in electricity market analysis and modelling, would be highly regarded, but not essential
• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Strong communication, stakeholder, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and presentation format and to tailor the message to a variety of audiences 
• Highly motivated with the ability to work autonomously and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly developed analytical skills, and an ability to challenge assumptions

This is an exciting time at Rio Tinto and we are looking for an open minded and collaborative team member to come and join us. You will get to partner with this forward-thinking business, demonstrating your resourceful ideas at all levels and with various stakeholders.

If you have a clear appreciation of the business impact this role has and can couple this with demonstrated capability, care, and credibility, then we would love to see your application.

What we are offering

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 salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan and 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate.

About Rio Tinto

Rio 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto undertakes expansive resource development programs that deliver the resources and reserves required to sustain our iron ore business. Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

 Every Voice Matters

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.

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Applications close on Wednesday 10th May 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)