Analyst - Finance Business Partner

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

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a skilled Finance Analyst to join us as Analyst – Finance Business Partner Manufacturing. In this role, you will be a key financial partner to our Manufacturing division, supporting both continuous plants (ammonia/ammonium nitrate) and a discrete assembly plant, helping drive performance, accuracy, and informed decision-making across a complex and high‑value operational landscape.

This role is perfect for a finance professional with strong exposure to manufacturing environments, deep competency in month‑end processes, cost monitoring, and commercial analysis, and a passion for partnering with plant and functional leaders. You will thrive in a dynamic setting where attention to detail, business acumen, and collaborative problem‑solving are essential.

This position operates on a hybrid working model, based in our office.

What you will be doing

Plant Month-End & Operational Reporting

• Deliver accurate, on-time month-end results for the site, aligned to Group standards and reporting timelines.
• Prepare clear, practical performance reports for Plant Leadership, focusing on production costs, variances, and operational drivers.
• Support Finance Business Partners and act as a backup when required, ensuring continuity of site finance support.
• Prepare and contribute financial insight to the site Monthly Business Review.

Partner with Operations on Cost & Performance

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and site leaders to monitor and control fixed and variable costs.
• Review monthly costs including maintenance spend, headcount, salaries and wages, utilities, and stocktake results with cost centre owners.
• Identify key cost drivers (e.g. labour, maintenance, downtime, energy) and highlight opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Flag performance issues early and support corrective actions to keep the site on track.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Support the development of site budgets and forecasts, ensuring assumptions reflect operational plans and constraints.
• Improve forecast accuracy by partnering with operations to understand volume, productivity, and cost drivers.
• Provide finance input that supports production planning and confident operational decision-making.

Capital & Continuous Improvement Projects

• Build and review financial models and business cases for site capital projects (e.g. equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, safety initiatives).
• Support investment decisions by clearly outlining costs, benefits, risks, and payback.
• Assist with cost-saving initiatives, productivity improvements, and continuous improvement projects.

What you will bring

• 5+ years post‑graduate experience in accounting or finance, ideally within manufacturing or mining.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Business.
• Professional designation (or near completion): CA, CMA, CPA, or CIMA.
• Strong experience with SAP modules (FICO, PM, PPM, Supply), financial modeling in Excel, and Power BI.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and strong analytical capability.

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.