Join a growing resources organisation undergoing an exciting phase of transformation and operational scale up. The business is focused on long term sustainability, operational excellence and commercial discipline, supported by a high calibre executive team and a Board committed to driving strategic performance. You will be part of an organisation where decision making is fast, leadership is accessible, and your commercial insights will directly influence how the business grows.
About the role
This senior role leads the commercial finance function, partnering closely with the executive team, Board, site operations and external strategic partners. You will shape strategic decisions, drive financial performance and provide the insights required to support operational and growth priorities.
Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Acting as the primary commercial advisor to senior leaders on strategy, investments and transformation initiatives
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and long range planning across the group
- Delivering deep financial and commercial analysis to highlight trends, value drivers, risks and opportunities
- Overseeing performance reporting, KPIs, dashboards and executive insights
- Driving cost efficiency, resource optimisation and commercial discipline across operations
- Partnering with site based teams to align financial outcomes with operational plans
- Enhancing financial literacy across the organisation through coaching and business partnering
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls, governance frameworks and accounting standards while working closely with the financial controller
A hands-on, high-impact role for a forward-thinking leader who combines commercial acumen with the ability to deliver real business outcomes in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. Initially a standalone position, with the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team as the business scales.
You will bring:
- A degree in finance, accounting or a related field, with CA or CPA qualifications highly regarded
- Significant senior experience in commercial finance, FP&A, business partnering or a similar leadership role
- Strong analytical capability, advanced modelling skills and confidence working with BI tools and ERP systems
- A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear commercial recommendations
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, boards, site leaders and external partners
- Experience in resources or complex operational industries is advantageous but not essential
- A resilient, commercially focused leader who thrives in dynamic environments
- Attractive remuneration including STI and LTI
- On site car parking
- Genuine influence at executive and board level
- Opportunity to shape commercial outcomes in a high growth environment
- Exposure to both group and site based operations
- Supportive, collaborative culture that values commercial insight and strategic thinking
