Financial Analyst, Mining & Growth Strategy

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynas Rare Earths is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support business decision-making through insightful financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will work across the business to provide financial guidance, identify improvement opportunities and support strategic initiatives in a Perth-based, full-time role on a 5/2 roster.

Responsibilities include monthly management reports, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• CPA or CA qualification (completed or currently working towards).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial analysis or management accounting.
• Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, management reports and financial analysis.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Pronto, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management reports, financial analysis and performance commentary.
• Analyse financial results and investigate variances against budgets, forecasts and targets.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Develop financial models and cost-benefit analyses to support business cases and investment decisions.
• Monitor operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Partner with operational departments to provide commercial and financial support.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data and reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports, dashboards and presentations for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and legislation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance systems and controls.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Management accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CPA or CA qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Pronto

Microsoft Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Lynas Rare Earths is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support business decision-making through insightful financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, you will work across the business to provide financial guidance, identify improvement opportunities and support strategic initiatives in a Perth-based, full-time role on a 5/2 roster.

Responsibilities include monthly management reports, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting,