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 Finance Business Partner Analyst to support our Manufacturing operations, with a key focus on our Gomia site in India.

This role is suited for a finance professional with strong manufacturing experience and deep expertise in product costing, who can confidently partner with cross-functional stakeholders and influence operational decision-making remotely. You will play a critical role in monitoring site performance, driving cost discipline, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment.

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

What you will be doing

Plant Performance & Cost Monitoring

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end results aligned to Group standards
• Lead monthly monitoring of site operating and fixed costs, providing clear visibility of variances
• Proactively identify cost drivers and recommend actions to improve performance and efficiency

Product Costing & Commercial Insight

• Maintain and analyse product costing, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational realities
• Provide insights into cost movements and support pricing, margin, and profitability analysis

Stakeholder Partnering

• Build strong relationships with site leaders, operations, and functional teams in Gomia (India)
• Act as a confident finance partner – able to challenge, influence, and drive accountability
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders

Planning & Forecasting

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with site operations
• Improve forecast accuracy through close collaboration with stakeholders

What you will bring

• 5+ years’ experience in finance, with strong exposure to heavy manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in product costing and cost analysis
• Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong personality with the confidence to challenge and drive outcomes
• Experience with SAP and strong Excel/modelling capability
• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, CIMA, CMA) or near completion

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.