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Finance Business Partners (Multiple Roles)

Country/Region:  AU
State:  WA
City:  Perth
Job ID:  7319

About Us

 

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

 

Fortescue stands at the forefront of the global transition towards sustainable resource management. As an integrated green technology, energy, and metals company, we are renowned for our culture of innovation and our pioneering efforts in developing infrastructure, mining assets, and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

Finance Business Partner (Multiple Roles) - Principal and Senior Management Accountants

 

Work Location:  Perth.  Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

 

Roster:  Monday to Friday (some roles require frequent site travel)

 

We are seeking motivated and passionate Finance professionals to join our Finance Business Partnering teams supporting our Metals and Energy businesses and Corporate Functions. As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in driving financial decision-making processes, monitoring and uplifting financial performance, and ensuring the effective utilisation of resources in a fast paced and dynamic working environment.

 

You will work closely with senior management team to provide financial insights and reporting, improve budgeting/forecasting , support value optimisation and realisation, prepare and assess business cases, and providing commercial and analytical support to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Coordinating and delivering accurate month-end, quarterly forecast, and annual budget reports
  • Business partnering with key stakeholders to provide financial insights critical to decision-making
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor key financial performance indicators, identify business improvement opportunities, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
  • Providing comprehensive analysis and driver-based cost variance analysis to support business decisions
  • Identifying and driving value-adding opportunities and business improvement initiatives
  • Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls and financial policies – including streamlining, automating and improvement processes and activities
  • Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and Fortescue accounting policies

Qualifications and Experience

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field
  • CA/CPA/CIMA qualification
  • Big 4 experience is favourable, but not essential
  • Depending on which level role the following management or financial accounting experience;
    • Managerment Accountant level - 3+ years
    • Senior Management Accountant - 5+ years
    • Principal Accountant - 5-7+ years
  • Experience in mining, resources, heavy industry or similar is preferred but not essential
  • Ability to interpret and identify key cost drivers to deliver insight and opportunity across all levels within the business
  • Proficiency in accounting ERP system, Microsoft, and data analysis tools (SAP and Anaplan experience beneficial)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Passion for continuous improvement, together with adaptability and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Please note that part-time and job share arrangements are available, along with flexible working options.

Our Commitment

 

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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