Senior Finance Business Partner — AI & Technology

Fortescue

Perth

On-site

AUD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Fortescue 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, assess value and support delivery of the portfolios.

This role combines strategic commercial advice with core financial stewardship.

Qualifications

Finance or Commercial degree, as well as CPA or CA qualifications preferable
Significant experience in management accounting or finance business partnering roles
Strong financial and commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and explain complex financial information.
Exposure to using AI tools to improve efficiency and ways of working, or enthusiasm to explore their practical application.
Experience with SAP preferred; exposure to Power BI and/or Anaplan will be highly regarded.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with operational teams and senior management.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and operate with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Partner with AI product owners, technical leaders and senior stakeholders to provide commercial advice and financial insight across AI and Technology.
Develop and challenge investment proposals and business cases, testing assumptions and evaluating financial and non-financial value.
Support investment prioritisation and governance forums by preparing decision papers, providing clear recommendations and constructive challenge.
Track approved investments and product benefits, assess value realisation and identify where action or course correction may be needed.
Provide portfolio-level analysis of investment performance, funding trade-offs, resource allocation and value across AI and Technology.
Use forecasts, budgets, performance reporting and variance analysis to identify risks, opportunities and decisions required.
Lead the coordination of accurate month-end results, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets, with clear commentary for senior stakeholders.
Partner across the business to monitor financial performance, identify improvement opportunities and support cost optimisation.
Maintain sound financial controls, reporting and accounting practices in line with accounting standards and Fortescue Group Accounting Policies; improve finance processes, systems and automation in collaboration with the wider finance team.
Mentor and support junior team members, and promote a team culture aligned with Fortescue's values.