Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to lead and oversee essential financial processes, including month-end closing, monthly and annual financial forecasts, and budgets. This role plays a crucial part in generating management reports, conducting financial analysis according to accounting standards and group policies, and providing support to the broader finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generate management reports and conduct financial analysis in accordance with accounting standards and group policies.
* Provide support to the broader finance team in their day-to-day transactional activities, continuous improvement (CI) projects, and the month-end closing process.
* Collaborate with the Extended Leadership Team to ensure timely completion of the financial month-end closing, financial forecasts, and annual financial budget process.
* Conduct monthly variance analysis of financials against budget and forecast.
* Work with key stakeholders to understand gaps and develop improvement actions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Minimum 5 years of solid experience in financial and/or cost accounting.
* Tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting (CPA/CA certification is desirable).
* Previous experience in heavy industrial, mining, or processing facilities.
* Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SAP/ERP systems.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Financial modelling proficiency coupled with a strong understanding of accounting principles.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
* Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills.
* Strong influencing skills, with the ability to persuade teams or peers and build effective relationships.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary package with an annual incentive bonus.
* Career development pathways.
* Salary sacrifice for superannuation and novated leasing through SG Fleet.
* Discounted health insurance and gym membership.
* Employee assistance program that's free for the family.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time role with relocation assistance provided. The facility uses the RLE process for zinc production, producing SHG zinc, die cast alloys, and continuous galvanising grad (CGG) alloys, as well as by-products of cadmium, copper sulphate, paragoethite, lead sulphate, leach concentrate, and sulphuric acid.