Principal FP&A Analyst - Perth, Australia - Michael Page

Description

• Large ASX mining operator with exceptional asset in WA
• Perth based with monthly site travel

About Our Client

Our client is a large ASX listed mining operator with key assets based in Western Australia. The business is well positioned to continue driving growth in 2024 through the expansion of their existing operations and through potential acquisitions.

Job Description

• Collaborating with operations to develop and maintain annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Providing in-depth financial analysis, identifying key drivers of financial performance, and recommending strategies for improvement.
• Analysis of plant operational metrics and production costs.
• Monitoring and reporting on financial outcomes, variances, and trends to senior management.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiency enhancements.
• Conducting ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling to support decision-making.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to assess and predict future financial performance.
• Playing a key role in financial decision support, strategic planning, and business process improvement.
• Development of management reporting packs and presentations to the senior leadership team.

The Successful Applicant

To be considered for this position you will have a demonstrated track record in similar roles, ideally on-site or with regular site engagement/travel, with a mining operator. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required for this role, given the broad spectrum of executive corporate and operational stakeholders this position will regularly engage with. Strong analysis skills are required in this position as well as strong excel modelling skills.

What's on Offer

This is a great opportunity for a Principal Analyst (or Lead/Senior that is looking to step-up) to join a growing listed mining operator with an exceptional asset based in WA. The opportunity is unique in that you will be joining a stable and financially well positioned company that hasn't reached it's capacity for major growth and change, allowing this person to play an influential role in the direction of the team and to drive transformation projects as the company expands. The role will form part of a high-performing FP&A function and work closely with experienced and impressive finance professionals from the WA mining industry