Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Liberty - Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job security with government backing

Predictable shift roster

Community impact through infrastructure projects

Job summary

A leading steel and mining company in Australia is seeking a Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to lead financial operations for its Whyalla site. This role requires valuable insights to support decision-making across various operations, including mining and steel production. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications, proven experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a stable work environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of key performance drivers in mining and steel production.
• Ability to mentor and develop others in FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and reporting of financial results.
• Support senior business leaders with decision-making.
• Manage preparation of financial forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Financial modelling

Communication of financial concepts

Stakeholder influence

Integrated planning processes

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in commercial, finance, or business management

CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent

Job description

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The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will lead financial planning and analysis for Whyalla Operations, acting as a leadership business partner to support sustainable commercial outcomes.

This role operates within a capital-intensive, commodity-driven environment, requiring strong financial insight to support decision-making across mining, steel manufacturing and ports operations.

Employee Benefits

• Stability and job security – Be part of a business with over a century of steelmaking heritage, backed by State and Federal Government investment.
• Work-life balance – A predictable shift roster lets you plan your life outside of work.
• Community impact – Play your part in producing the steel that builds Australia’s railways, bridges, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Insightful and timely analysis and reporting of monthly and forecast financial results.
• Provide senior business leaders with decision making support.
• Manage the preparation of financial forecasts, consolidated budgets, and the 5‑year business plan, ensuring timely input and explanations from both accounting and operational teams.
• Work with the business to ensure continual improvement to budgeting models and processes.
• Establish and oversee commercial opportunities and risks reporting process as part of annual budgeting process.
• Mentor and develop FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making support.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification – commercial, finance, business management, etc.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• CPA/CIMA/CA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with leading and driving multi‑discipline integrated planning processes.
• Good understanding of key performance drivers in mining and steel production.
• Financial modelling and Business Case preparation.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex financial concepts clearly.

About Us

OneSteel Manufacturing operates a mining and steel manufacturing business. As Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products we provide solutions for nation‑building infrastructure including rail.

With State and Federal Government investment, the South Australian Mining and Steel Manufacturing assets form part of the sovereign security of Australia’s manufacturing sector.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance
• Mining