Business Partner - Finance

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Partners with the commercial business operating as the key business finance interface, providing insight into underlying performance and driving accountability for results across the management team. This role has 2 direct reports.

What you will be doing

• Works with regional and functional teams to maximize the value extracted from contracts, including identifying and rectifying unprofitable contracts and maximizing variation management opportunities.
• Ensures that financial bid models accurately reflect business inputs for new business or changes to existing business which the Account Management team are submitting proposals for. 
• Completes regular commercial reviews to understand cost and value concepts on customer or manufacturing sites and then taking actions that will improve overall returns to the business.
• Influences of key stakeholders to ensure optimum outcome.
• Delivers Business Partner inputs to support the overall accuracy and compliance of the monthly Reporting and processes (e.g. MBR pack, Mid-Month estimates), Forecasting and Budget submissions for commercial, manufacturing, supply and business functions.
• Assists line management with fixed costs monitoring and control including standard reports and analysis. Measure cost drivers and determine critical activities.
• Ensures that Capital requests are supported by financial models and commercial business cases in accordance with Group standards.
• Challenges the Business Team on the assumptions used in their capital expenditure proposals and holding them to account for delivery of such assumptions.
•  Provides financial advice to projects, BI pipeline and delivery of evaluated opportunities (e.g.: Business Improvement Initiatives).
•  Provides support to the Business in managing working capital and cash management.
• Actions deviations from acceptable levels of performance and address any areas of concern promptly, ensuring that relevant team members are held accountable.
• Actively provides detailed financial knowledge and advice to the Business including education and use of Orica’s financial systems.
• Evaluates and manages financial performance for the business unit.
   

What you will bring

• Minimum 7 to 10 years’ relevant experience post qualification.
• Highly skilled in Excel.
• Strong system ERP (SAP) knowledge is preferred.
• Analytical and numerical interpretation skills.
• High level communication skills, combined with interpersonal skills that 
• facilitate the establishment and maintenance of effective work relationships.
• Qualification – Qualified CA

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.