Principal Finance Systems

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED is seeking a Principal Finance Systems specialist to ensure the D365FO platform operates with integrity across multi-entity finance functions.

You will lead consolidation processes, oversee ledger calendars, year-end activities, and drive ERP improvements while coordinating with Groups including SuccessFactors and Coupa. This role is based in Western Australia and offers career development and strong leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive finance experience in multi-entity organisations with consolidation.
• Deep functional knowledge of D365FO, including period close and master data governance.
• Experience with ERP implementations and post-go-live support.

Responsibilities

• Govern main accounts, dimensions, posting profiles; review changes with Finance approval.
• Lead requirements, UAT and checks for new companies; maintain standard checklist.
• Own ledger calendar, period status, year-end rollover and JCP locks; validate consolidation.
• Lead regression testing and sign-off for platform releases; QA Power BI reports.
• Manage user provisioning and controlled bulk data uploads.

Skills

Finance leadership

Consolidation expertise

ERP implementation

D365FO experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or related field

CA or CPA membership

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Power BI

Coupa

SuccessFactors

JCP

Job description

MinRes can offer you!

• ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation
• We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs
• Live Your Best Life! Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes

The opportunity

The Principal Finance Systems is MinRes’ internal subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365FO). The role exists to ensure that the Finance module operates with integrity, that financial controls are protected, and that accountability for financial outcomes remains clearly within the Finance function.

Key responsibilities:

• Govern main accounts, dimensions, posting profiles and system config (currencies, company codes); review changes for policy/system impact with Finance approval.
• Lead Finance requirements, UAT and checks for new companies (Coupa mapping, intercompany setup, rollover inclusion); maintain standard checklist.
• Own ledger calendar, period status, year-end rollover and JCP locks; validate consolidation vs trial balance, escalating variances.
• First point of contact for integration/batch failures (SuccessFactors, JCP, Coupa Pay); coordinate clearing account resolution.
• Investigate GL/AP/AR/Project Accounting variances and bank reconciliation issues; manage year-end audit extracts.
• Lead regression testing and sign-off for platform releases; QA Power BI reports; triage enhancement requests.
• Manage user provisioning under one-person-one-role; oversee controlled bulk data uploads.
• Maintain standard views/controls and event alerts; support Technical Accounting during year-end/half-year close.

What is required:

• Extensive finance experience gained in complex, multi-entity organisations with strong consolidation experience, along with experience in Finance Systems/ERP consulting or Finance System Accountant roles. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline, and CA or CPA membership, are essential.
• Deep functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, module configuration, master data governance, period close and integration monitoring.
• Proven ERP implementation and post-go-live support experience; prior Finance lead role on a D365FO implementation highly regarded.
• Strong grounding in GL, subledger reconciliation, consolidation, AP/AR, Treasury and Project Accounting.
• Skilled in preparing/reviewing Functional Design Documents for Finance module enhancements.
• ASX-listed or large corporate finance environment experience preferred; mining/resources sector experience an advantage.
• Hands‑on, comfortable diagnosing and fixing issues directly, with excellent attention to detail.

About Mineral Resources

MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness.World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP.

At MinRes, the future's bright. Be part of our next chapter.