Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

As part of Yara International, the world's leading fertiliser company, Yara Pilbara is helping feed 300 million people and drive sustainable industrial solutions. From ammonia and nitrates to renewable hydrogen, our operations on the Burrup Peninsula are shaping the future of agriculture and mining.

Join Yara Pilbara – where data meets purpose. We're not just producing ammonia and nitrates - we're feeding 300 million people and powering Australia's mining industry.

As part of Yara International, the world's leading fertiliser company, our Pilbara operations are at the cutting edge of environmental solutions and renewable hydrogen development.

We're now seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis Lead to join our Perth team on a 15-month fixed-term contract who thrives on turning numbers into narratives and dashboards into decisions.

This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO, with a focus on delivering insightful analysis, driving forecasting accuracy, and shaping the management reporting process across our operations.

Use digital tools like Power BI to deliver forward-looking cost insights, performance analytics, and financial stewardship across our manufacturing and capital operations. You'll be the bridge between finance and operations, translating data into stories that drive strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

· Cost & Performance Analytics: Dive deep into cost drivers, variances, and efficiency opportunities. Build visual stories that inspire action.

· Digital Tools & Automation: Automate reporting, build interactive dashboards, and champion data visualisation best practices.

· Month-End & Forecasting: Support close processes and ensure reporting is tailored, timely, and impactful. Coordinate the annual budget process and challenge assumptions to ensure robust planning

· Capital & Operational Finance: Partner with engineering and project teams to ensure financial discipline and value realization.

· Compliance & Controls: Maintain high standards of financial governance and data integrity.

· Continuous Improvement: Streamline workflows and enhance analytical capabilities using digital tools.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Be a trusted advisor to operations, engineering, and procurement teams.

· CPA/CA qualified with a degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance.

· 5+ years' experience in FP&A or similar roles in high-volume environments.

· A Power BI pro with a passion for storytelling through data.

· Skilled in SAP (especially CO, PP, GL), comfortable navigating complex financial systems, financial modelling, and management reporting.

· A collaborative communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments with a knack for turning numbers into stories

· Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

· Ready to travel quarterly to Karratha and contribute to a global mission.

Yara celebrates diversity in all operations, practices, and engagement. We encourage people from all walks of life, experience, skills, genders and orientations, races, and backgrounds to apply for opportunities within our growing business.  

Our values have diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation, and everyone is part of our success.  

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· Flexible work arrangements (including a nine-day fortnight)

· 5 weeks paid annual leave

· $1,000 annual Health & Wellness allowance

· Salary packaging options

· Wellness programs & active social club

· Diverse and inclusive workforce with a DEI Ambassador program

3 December 2025

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks. 

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.