Lead Financial Planning and Analytics

Monday to Friday | Perth based Lead enterprise financial planning and performance Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers Our vision: As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come. About the role: It’s an exciting time to join the Hancock Iron Ore Finance team as we embark on a transformation journey. We are seeking an experienced Lead Financial Planning & Analytics to join our Perth-based team, working Monday to Friday. This newly created role sits within a newly formed team and offers a unique opportunity to help shape Hancock Iron Ore's Financial Planning & Analytics capability and make a lasting impact across the business. Reporting to the Manager Financial Planning & Analytics, you will lead the delivery of enterprise financial planning, performance analysis and strategic insights that support informed decision-making across Hancock Iron Ore. You will play a key role in strengthening our approach to budgeting, forecasting, management and owner reporting, investment analysis and financial modelling, while driving greater consistency, automation and efficiency. Duties: Lead enterprise budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning, ensuring robust assumptions, analysis and timely delivery. Deliver high-quality executive and owner reporting that clearly communicates performance, outlook, key drivers, risks and opportunities. Provide strategic financial analysis and decision support through scenario, sensitivity, trend and driver-based analysis. Lead financial evaluation of capital investments, business cases and strategic initiatives, including cash flow modelling, NPV, IRR, payback and post-investment analysis. Develop and govern financial models, planning tools and reporting frameworks to improve consistency, transparency and decision-making. Drive automation and continuous improvement across planning, reporting and analytics, partnering with Finance Systems, Data and Technology to strengthen integration, data integrity and reporting capability. Partner with Finance and business leaders to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and provide commercially focused recommendations. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of financial analysts, building capability, accountability and commercial thinking. Skills and Experience: You are an experienced leader with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable insights. A trusted business partner, you combine strong analytical capability with sound commercial judgement, confidently influencing senior stakeholders, challenging thinking and supporting better business decisions. You are also a collaborative people leader who enjoys developing others, building capability and driving continuous improvement in a complex and fast-moving environment. Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline, together with CA, CPA or equivalent professional accreditation. At least five years’ FP&A experience within a large or complex organisation, ideally in mining, resources or another capital-intensive environment. Demonstrated experience across enterprise budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, management reporting and executive decision support. Advanced financial modelling and investment analysis capability, including scenario and sensitivity analysis, cash flow, NPV, IRR and business case evaluation. Experience preparing high-quality executive and Board-level reporting and presenting complex financial information clearly and commercially. Advanced Excel capability, with exposure to enterprise planning systems, business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI highly regarded. A track record of improving planning, reporting and analytical processes through standardisation, automation and stronger governance. Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to identify the financial drivers, risks and opportunities influencing business performance. Proven leadership capability, with experience coaching and developing financial analysts and building effective teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships and influence across Finance, senior leadership and the broader business.