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

Location: Cuatro Cienegas or Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico (Onsite Work)

This role drives accountability on the performance of manufacturing (production) and Supply Chain. It is the strategic finance business partner to Global Manufacturing, Finance & Regional leadership team. The role provides financial analysis, insight into underlying performance. The role sits ‘at the table’ with the Sub-Regional Leadership team and global manufacturing leadership team.

What you will be doing

Finance (core) 75%

Accountable for control of profit and loss, visibility and insight into underlying profit centre financial performance
Ensures costs are properly accounted for and works with cost centre owners to analysis
Provide decision support including analysis of any strategic options
Develop the operational plans into financial budgets annually and assists in plans to deliver the plan
Develop operational financial forecast montly/quarterly, including estimate of cost to prodcue (CPU)
Ensures Management understands monthly performance reporting including key drivers and variance from plan and forecast
Analyze & understand cost to produce (CPU) to drive cost or process efficiency improvements
Work with the Supply Chain to identify plans and actions to appropriately manage risks (inventory, transportation & procurement)
Provide oversight on standard cost working with Supply Chain to validate BOM’s are completed & validate
Analysis the business case for capital projects

Finance (non-core) 25%

Perform monthly accruals, journal entries when applicable (accounting)
Partner with the controllers function to provide analysis for audit or tax related inquires
Work with Supply Chain to understand purchase price variances (PPV)
Provide analysis and insight on operational or non-financial items when appropriate for the site leadership team
Perform site specific duties as part of the leadership team
Business/financial support to site manager & functional leads
Maintains a business partnership relationship with Global Manufactruing & leadership
Validate savings initiatives for the site when applicable
SHES interaction, including regular safety meeting, compliance and initiatives

What you will bring

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business discipline Advance English skills Professional designation CA, CMA, or CPA desired, not required Financial Planning experience Experience in a large, global business Experience in SAP, 4S desirable Leadership experience 5-7 years expereience Understanding of manufacturing & operational processes/techniques

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Builds the trust of others
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
* Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders 
* High level decision making & problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong people management and influencing skills

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.

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