Finance Business Partner

About the role

A commercially minded Finance Business Partner is sought to join the Corporate Finance team on a maximum 12-month fixed-term basis, based at the Perenti office in the Perth CBD. Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, the role provides financial insights, performance reporting and commercial support that influence strategic decisions across the Perenti Group.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end annual planning and quarterly forecasting for the Corporate Function
• Prepare consolidated Perenti budgets and forecasts
• Partner with divisional finance teams to produce monthly board reports including consolidated P&L, capex, cash flows and other financial KPIs
• Monthly reporting and variance analysis, identifying key variance drivers for operating divisions
• Support the FP&A Manager to improve cost visibility and accountability
• Contribute to external results presentations
• Identify and implement process improvements in planning and reporting
• Maintain the integrity of corporate financial information, including accounting adjustments, accounting advice to stakeholders and adherence to group financial control standards
• Handle month-end accounting for the Corporate Function, including accruals and cost allocations
• Carry out other financial reporting and analysis duties for the wider finance team

Required profile

• Tertiary accounting qualification
• CAANZ/CPA qualified
• At least 4 years' experience in accounting or an analyst role, with technical and analytical skills
• Keen eye for detail and strong communication and presentation skills, able to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Required skills

• Advanced use of Excel
• Power BI or other business intelligence tools highly regarded
• ERP experience preferred but not essential

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development, leadership opportunities and exposure to Group Executive stakeholders
• Exposure to complex, high-profile mining projects globally
• Career development pathways across the Perenti Group
• Employee wellbeing programs and an inclusive workplace culture