Lead - 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 thrilled to announce an opportunity for the role of Finance Business Partner Lead at Orica. As a We are excited to announce a key strategic opportunity for a Finance Business Partner Lead to join our Manila-based GBS team, supporting Global Discrete Manufacturing (DM), Environmental Projects, Global Supply, Nitrogen, and SHES.

In this role, you will provide high-impact financial partnership and strategic insight to global operational leaders - becoming the trusted advisor who brings clarity, transparency, and forward-thinking analysis to a complex and rapidly evolving environment.

This position is at the centre of how we drive performance globally. You will help streamline processes, strengthen financial visibility, enable deeper analysis, and unlock value across regions. From partnering with Manufacturing Centre Managers and Regional Finance Business Partners, to powering continuous improvement and cost optimisation, your work will directly influence operational decisions and strategic outcomes across Orica’s global footprint.

If you are energised by solving complex problems, inspiring confidence with data-driven insight, and collaborating across borders and functions, this is a role where your financial leadership will make a global impact.

The role location is based in our Metro Manila office on a hybrid setup. 

What you will be doing

Strategic Business Partnership

• Partner with environmental projects, global manufacturing, supply chain, SHES, and finance leaders to ensure financial alignment with strategy and key value drivers.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders across regions.
• Facilitate strong cross-functional collaboration to drive improved operational and financial outcomes.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Support annual budgeting and recurring forecasting for Discrete Manufacturing, Environmental Projects, Supply Chain, and Nitrogen.
• Prepare and analyse monthly and year-end results, including production costs, inventory, variances, and functional performance metrics.
• Conduct investment modelling (CapEx, OpEx, leasing) to support funding decisions and strategic projects.
• Lead the development of Power BI reporting to enhance visibility and enable self-service financial insights.

Performance Improvement & Value Creation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cash, cost, and TWC optimisation.
• Conduct profitability analysis for products and offerings to uplift global earnings quality.
• Anticipate risks, model scenarios, and develop proactive action plans to safeguard business performance.

Operational Efficiency & Controls

• Partner with regional and global teams to enhance value stream insights and uplift financial analysis quality.
• Ensure compliance with Group Standards and support internal/external audits.
• Provide leadership aligned with Orica’s Safety, Health, Environment & Security (SHES) standards.

People & Capability Development

• Develop financial capability across operational teams through education and coaching.
• Foster a growth mindset, provide mentoring, and help elevate finance maturity across the global network.

What you will bring

• 8+ years of financial management experience in a large, global organisation
• Tertiary qualification in a business discipline
• Professional designation desirable (GAICD, CA, CIMA, or CPA)
• Deep experience in manufacturing finance, including cost-per-unit analysis and plant-level performance reporting
• Expertise in cost accounting across multiple sites, including standard costing, variance analysis, cost roll-ups
• Strong capability in inventory valuation, obsolescence reduction, and turnover improvement
• Experience with SAP / SAP HANA
• Scenario modelling and investment evaluation experience
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement capability
• Exceptional analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial insights clearly and influence decision-making
• High organisational agility and ability to manage multiple priorities

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.