Senior Financial Analyst

Want to contribute to a sustainable future? Join Lynas Rare Earths as we embark on our Global expansion Journey – to help shape a new future.

Lynas Rare Earths was established as an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials and is the world's only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China, boasting a life of mine of more than 25 years, our materials are used in many future facing applications, including electronics, wind turbines and hybrid and electric vehicles.

Lynas employees work in an environment where safety is central to the role and support is always at hand. You will work as part of a smaller team so you can expect to build excellent connections with your supervisors and peers. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 

The Opportunity:

Lynas Rare Earths is currently seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join the team. In this exciting position, you will be responsible for preparing all reliable strategic financial advice, necessary financial statutory, regulatory or statistical reports, complete data analysis, forecasting of financial information and Performance Management reporting, whilst working closely with relevant stakeholders. The role is also accountable for managerial reporting, analysis, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities of operation relating to Finance for Operations.

As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:

• Lead the planning and budgeting process
• Ensure the operations plan and budget is integrated and aligned with the Lynas Group business objectives. 
• Provide financial guidance, insight and advise on financial impact
• Regularly review and update full year forecast.  
• Manage the delivery of monthly cost performance reports (including variance analysis)
• Monitor and manage the operations cost management activities
• Manage key stakeholder requirements, provide insightful reports / analysis for informed decision making
• Identify trends in performance and implement recommended actions to improve performance in consultation with the Operations Team.
• Review and identify opportunities for optimization of the management reporting processes (in terms of time, cost and risk) while ensuring accuracy and integrity of information.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecast and coordinate with Global Finance, Transactional Team and Treasury
• Performs other duties of a similar or related level

What you will bring to the team:

• Relevant experience across the full range of financial accounting activities - financial systems, internal controls and systems/process development in a commercial environment.
• Team player with analytical, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Pronto, SAP.
• Experience within the Resources sector (desirable)

 Qualifications and/or Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accountancy, Finance, or Commerce
• Professional qualification and/or memberships such as Chartered Practicing Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) equivalent.
• Valid and unencumbered Australian Driver's license. 

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, and respected.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.