Strategic CFO: Mining Project Finance & Growth Leader

WA1 Resources Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

WA1 Resources Ltd is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead funding, development and commercial optimisation of the Luni Project in Western Australia. This is a pivotal, non-traditional CFO role within a world-class niobium development opportunity.

The role blends strategic finance with project economics, capital structuring and partnerships, reporting to the Managing Director and collaborating with the Board to shape the company’s future growth and value creation.

Qualifications

• Senior executive leadership experience in mining/resources or ASX-listed company.
• Proven ability to navigate studies through financing and development.
• Strong capability in project financing, debt/equity funding structures, capital allocation.
• Experience with offtake negotiations, strategic partnerships, M&A and commercial transactions.
• Deep understanding of mining project economics and value drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead WA1's financial and commercial strategy during critical development phase.
• Develop and execute funding and capital management strategies for the Luni Project.
• Drive project economics, capital allocation and commercial decisions across studies and development activities.
• Lead engagement with lenders, strategic investors, advisers and financing counterparties.
• Support evaluation and execution of strategic transactions, partnerships and funding arrangements.
• Collaborate with project teams to optimise value, financeability and long-term outcomes.
• Provide commercial leadership across key investment decisions and milestones.
• Maintain governance, financial controls and risk management for an ASX-listed company.

Job description

WA1 Resources Ltd is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead funding, development and commercial optimisation of the Luni Project in Western Australia. This is a pivotal, non-traditional CFO role within a world-class niobium development opportunity.

The role blends strategic finance with project economics, capital structuring and partnerships, reporting to the Managing Director and collaborating with the Board to shape the company’s future growth and value creation.