Strategic Finance Partner – Mining Operations

South32; Cannington Mine; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation and meals

Sporting and gym facilities

Laundry services

Job summary

South32 in Queensland seeks an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the mine VP of Operations and the site leadership team. You will embed financial discipline, governance, and strategic cost management on site, guiding management and ensuring delivery of South32's objectives.

The role also supports Group Finance tasks, with strong focus on budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis, while leveraging SAP/TM1 and Power BI to drive insights.

Qualifications

• Significant finance/commercial experience in a large multinational environment with IFRS and budgeting focus.
• Degree in Commercial/Finance and CPA/CA or equivalent.
• Experience using SAP or similar systems; Power BI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical leadership to support on-site cost discipline and financial governance.
• Manage annual budget and on-site forecast with management approvals.
• Consolidate operational inputs to prepare submissions to the Group office; deliver timely reporting and variance analysis.
• Promote use of SAP and TM1 for forecasting and management reporting.
• Drive cost efficiency of processes in operational and functional areas and coordinate capital management tasks.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting

Management reporting

Communication

Education

Finance degree (Commercial/Finance)

CPA/CA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

TM1

Power BI

Excel

Job description

South32 in Queensland seeks an experienced Finance Business Partner to support the mine VP of Operations and the site leadership team. You will embed financial discipline, governance, and strategic cost management on site, guiding management and ensuring delivery of South32's objectives.

The role also supports Group Finance tasks, with strong focus on budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis, while leveraging SAP/TM1 and Power BI to drive insights.