Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior finance leadership position owns Talison Lithium’s enterprise FP&A framework, covering budgeting, rolling forecasting, long‑range planning, management reporting and performance analysis. The role is based at the head office in Perth CBD and provides decision‑ready insight to the executive team and Board.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve enterprise budgeting, rolling forecasting and long‑range planning cycles, ensuring driver‑based, transparent plans aligned to operational priorities.
• Provide decision‑ready insight on performance, outlook, risks and opportunities to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Commercially challenge assumptions, cost drivers, capital phasing and business performance through evidence‑based analysis.
• Strengthen reporting and analytics through improved systems, data governance, automation and a reliable single source of financial truth.
• Lead, coach and develop FP&A capability, setting high standards for analysis, stakeholder service and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related field with CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum eight years progressive finance experience, including senior FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering roles.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, rolling forecasting, long‑range planning and performance analysis in a complex, asset‑intensive environment.
• Strong understanding of mining, resources or other heavy‑industry operations.
• Advanced financial modelling capability and commercial judgement to translate operational drivers into clear financial outcomes.
• Confidence preparing executive and Board‑level reporting with concise commentary, variance analysis and recommended actions.
• Experience using or improving ERP and reporting tools such as SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, dashboards or equivalent finance systems.
• Practical leadership style with strong stakeholder influence and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

Required skills

• SAP
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• ERP systems
• Financial modelling

What we offer

• Flexible working environment
• Income protection insurance
• Life insurance for company superannuation employees
• Competitive parental leave policy
• Performance‑based incentive scheme