Senior Finance Business Partner

Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining contractor in Australia is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to oversee financial reporting, budget processes, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, along with strong communication skills to effectively translate complex financial data. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice options for Superannuation

Discounted health insurance with BUPA

Employee Assistance Program

Service Milestone Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in financial analysis.
• Experience in the mining industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop financial strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external reporting efforts.
• Analyse performance metrics to improve decision-making.
• Oversee budget processes for Operations and Corporate divisions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Business partnering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CA | CPA | CIMA qualified

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

JDE Edwards

Pronto

Job description

Job Description

As the Senior Finance Business Partner at Redpath, you'll lead internal and external reporting efforts, ensuring alignment with financial plans and strategic goals. You'll oversee budget processes, analyse performance metrics, and provide valuable insights to drive decision‑making and process improvements. Collaborating with Operational Management and key stakeholders, you'll guide strategic initiatives, enhance business analysis capabilities, and lead continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide modelling and cost benefit analysis to determine appropriate business strategies.
• Analyse current operating performance including effective and proactive analysis of trends inherent in the numbers, together with sound advice to Managers.
• Identification of efficiencies and cost savings within Redpath.
• Establish strong relationships with site managers, identifying their needs and exceeding their expectations.
• Assist with the preparation of detailed budgets and forecasts when necessary.
• Support the monitoring of capital expenditure within budgets & Redpath policies and procedures.
• Identify improvements in financial processes and systems and participate in the scoping, planning, and implementation of improvements.
• Lead internal and external reporting efforts, ensuring alignment with financial plans and strategic goals.
• Oversee end‑to‑end budget processes for the Operations and Corporate divisions, engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Analyse performance metrics and provide insights to drive decision‑making and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers and key stakeholders to guide strategic initiatives.
• Enhance business analysis capabilities and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with reporting standards and lead annual budget and re‑forecast processes.

Qualifications

• CA | CPA | CIMA qualified.
• Experience with Oracle, JDE Edwards, Pronto (or similar) and various reporting tools will be advantageous.
• Experience with creating dashboards in Power BI advantageous.
• Solid accounting skills and experience in managing budgets, costs and resource requirements.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and business partnering roles, preferably within the mining industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis, including the ability to interpret financial data, perform variance analysis, and develop financial models. Strong quantitative skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Proven ability to think strategically and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Experience in developing and executing financial strategies to support organisational goals is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a track record of leading cross‑functional teams and driving results.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve common objectives.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyse root causes, and develop practical solutions.

In return you can expect

• Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing.
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA.
• Employee Assistance Program – 4 free sessions annually for you and your family.
• Redzone Reward Program – discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers.
• Service Milestone Bonuses:
  • $3 k at 5 years
  • $10 k at 10 years
  • $15 k at 15 years
  • $20 k at 20 years

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting‑edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier‑free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

About the Team

About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast‑paced business environment.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers.

Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace.