Once in a Lifetime

We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to become a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Operation is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, this role will support key stakeholders with budgeting, forecasting, reporting and month end duties, including monthly management accounts, operating and/or capital reporting, performance analytics.  Responsibilities also include cost driver analysis, dashboard reporting, and preparing data for presentations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completing the month end process which includes sourcing data, preparing and posting journals.
• Maintaining various reconciliation models, whilst ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Preparing accurate monthly management accounts for operations including various calculations, variance analysis and meaningful commentary.
• Responding to financial queries, providing valuable insights and appropriate information.
• Building and maintaining partnerships across the business to facilitate the management reporting and budgeting/forecasting process.
• Assisting with statutory financial reports and maintaining accuracy of the financial information.
• Assisting the external auditors during audit periods.
• Providing support with analytical reporting models, forecasting, budgeting tools and internal presentations.
• Demonstrating an owner’s mindset delivering strong customer service to all stakeholders.
• Continuously develop and improve systems, processes, and procedures to deliver a more effective service.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our beautiful West Perth office, near the City West train station.

ABOUT YOU:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or/and Finance essential, with CA/CPA qualification highly regarded
• Experience in a Big 4, or mid-tier accounting firm with exposure to the mining sector along with a sound knowledge of accounting standards (AASB/IFRS)
• Experience in preparing management reporting and analysis
• Excellent time management with an ability to priorities and plans tasks effectively, whilst ensuring strong communication with team leader on key updates.
• Self-driven approach with an inquisitive mindset who strives to understand the ‘why’ we do things and takes initiative and making decisions
• Strong attention to detail in assessing whether the financial information is accurate and aligns to business drivers
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with a proven ability to interact and engage with stakeholders across the business
• Excellent skills in MS Excel and Word and other accounting systems
• ERP experience – Pronto is desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adoption of new technologies, such as AI, to drive efficiency

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package
• Annual short-term incentive with shares option
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to the Company’s KidsCo holiday program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Flexible working hours and option to work from home

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Safety First
• Great People
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

PLS recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pls.com.