Senior Financial Analyst/ Senior Financial Business Partner

Senior Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Business Partner

Company: Chandler Macleod Location: Perth WA Salary: AUD 75 - 100 per hour Work Type: Contract On-site/Remote: On-site

Chandler Macleod is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Business Partner on behalf of a leading Western Australian mining operation. This is a contract role with a potential view to permanency, offering a roster of 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off, with DIDO from Perth. The assignment duration is 3-6 months.

Our client requires an influential Senior Finance Business Partner to provide high-quality insights, maintain stringent cost control, and offer robust business partnering to a major mining site. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in an operational environment and can translate financial data into actionable strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Deliver accurate month-end cost and capital expenditure reporting, including clear variance analysis.
• Support and challenge operational leaders using data-driven advice.
• Enhance reporting standards and streamline operational workflows.
• Support capital pipeline management and governance.
• Produce weekly physical forecasts.
• Maintain strong internal controls, including SOX compliance.
• Develop financial models in Excel and SAP BPC, and support cost driver analysis.
• Develop KPIs and reporting with site leaders to foster a cost-conscious culture.
• Present monthly cost review insights to leadership.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience within the mining industry, with site exposure being ideal.
• A degree in Accounting or Finance, coupled with a CPA, CA, or CMA qualification.
• A strong background in management accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in modelling and analytics.
• Essential experience with SAP and SAP BPC.
• Experience with Xeras is highly regarded.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, demonstrating confidence, collaboration, and influence.
• The ability to simplify complex financial data and communicate it clearly.
• A proactive mindset, with a willingness to speak up, solve problems, and drive improvements.

Desirable:

• Experience with Power BI.
• Exposure to additional mining systems.
• Experience in improving reporting processes or building new analytical tools.

Why This Role is Notable:

• Offers high visibility across site leadership.
• Provides real influence on operational and financial outcomes.
• Operates within a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Presents an opportunity to shape cost culture and reporting standards.
• Involves working with a respected mining operator through our client.

Chandler Macleod is dedicated to cultivating a diverse workforce where all individuals are welcomed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community. Further information regarding our commitment to diversity and inclusion can be found at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.