Finance Partner Lead for AI & Technology Investments

Fortescue Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group in Perth CBD is seeking a commercially minded Principal Finance Business Partner to work across AI and Technology portfolios, including digital products and investments. You will partner with AI product owners, technology leaders and senior stakeholders to shape investment decisions and support delivery of the portfolios.

Reporting to the Manager Finance Business Partnering – Technology, Innovation and CFO, you will develop and test business cases, track value realisation

Qualifications

• Finance or Commercial degree required; CPA/CA preferable.
• Significant experience in management accounting or finance business partnering.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen; ability to explain complex financial information.
• Exposure to AI tools to improve efficiency or willingness to explore.

Responsibilities

• Partner with AI product owners, tech leaders and senior stakeholders to provide commercial and financial insight.
• Develop and challenge investment proposals and business cases; test assumptions and value.
• Support investment prioritisation and governance by preparing decision papers and recommendations.
• Track investments and benefits; assess value realisation and course corrections as needed.
• Provide portfolio-level analysis of investment performance, funding trade-offs and resource allocation.
• Lead month-end, forecasts, and annual budgets with clear commentary for leaders.
• Monitor financial performance and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Maintain sound financial controls and drive automation with the finance team.
• Mentor junior staff and promote Fortescue values.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-priority management

AI tools exposure

SAP experience

Power BI familiarity

Anaplan familiarity

Advanced Excel

Education

Finance or Commercial degree

CPA or CA qualifications preferable

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Anaplan

Excel

Job description

Fortescue Metals Group in Perth CBD is seeking a commercially minded Principal Finance Business Partner to work across AI and Technology portfolios, including digital products and investments. You will partner with AI product owners, technology leaders and senior stakeholders to shape investment decisions and support delivery of the portfolios.

Reporting to the Manager Finance Business Partnering – Technology, Innovation and CFO, you will develop and test business cases, track value realisation