Head of Finance

Derwent Search is delighted to partner with Hancock Iron Ore to deliver this important appointment.

Hancock Iron Ore is a bold new operational venture redefining Australia's resources sector.  With world-class operations in the Pilbara, the company is unlocking the region's vast iron ore potential through cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices - strengthening Australia's position as a global mining powerhouse.

Following the strategic integration of Roy Hill and Atlas Iron, Hancock Iron Ore is entering a transformative phase - delivering new levels of operational flexibility, product quality and commercial optimisation across its combined resource base and infrastructure.

The organisation is built on the values of Care, Trust, Collaboration, and Ownership, fostering a culture where people support one another, act with integrity, solve problems together and drive performance as if the business were their own.

As a major contributor to the national economy, Hancock Iron Ore is accelerating infrastructure development across Western Australia working in genuine partnership with Traditional Owners and local communities to be the best mining company for Australia.

The Opportunity
The Head of Finance will lead strategic transformation and continuous improvement of financial governance and compliance, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and strong stakeholder engagement to support performance uplift across the organisation. Central to this mandate is championing innovation through emerging technologies and digital finance tools, whilst identifying and implementing sustainable cost efficiencies that optimise operational performance.

As a trusted partner to the Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders, the Head of Finance will provide strategic insights and commercial acumen that directly shape business strategy and drive value creation across the integrated operations.

• The Head of Finance will oversee a broad portfolio, including:

• Finance Systems & Reporting – ensuring robust infrastructure, data integrity, and timely insights

• Operational Finance – driving commercial excellence and cost efficiency across operations

• Capital Governance – optimising capital allocation and investment decisions through strategic oversight

• Shared Services – delivering streamlined, high-quality financial operations

• Financial Integration - leading performance alignment across the function

This is a unique opportunity to join a business powered by bold vision, deep capital strength and world-class infrastructure. The successful candidate will be at the heart of Hancock Iron Ore's finance transformational journey - shaping the future of one of Australia's most ambitious mining ventures.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a values-driven, ambitious finance leader with a proven track record in large, complex organisations undergoing transformation. They will bring:

• Exceptional leadership and management capabilities

• Demonstrated expertise in finance systems, digital tools and process optimisation

• Strategic acumen and commercial insight to support high-impact decision-making

• A collaborative mindset and ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams

• A commitment to building a positive, high-performance culture

• Demonstrated expertise in functional transformation and continuous improvement

While mining experience is advantageous, Hancock Iron Ore welcomes exceptional leaders from adjacent sectors who bring transferable expertise, strategic vision and leadership maturity.

Why Join Hancock Iron Ore?
This is a defining moment to join a business backed by bold vision, significant capital and world-class infrastructure. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving Hancock Iron Ore's finance transformation while building an exceptional career with one of Australia's leading mining companies.

Derwent Search has been exclusively retained to manage this executive search process on behalf of Hancock Iron Ore.

To apply, please lodge your application via the link in this advertisement. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Andrew Clements  referencing 33394.