PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS offers

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

The opportunity

The Principal FP&A will report to the Group Manager Finance Corporate and Reporting and play a pivotal role within the FP&A Corporate team.

This position will provide financial analysis and support commercial evaluations related to planning, investment, and commercial opportunities across the Company so that the value of every decision is clear, well informed and delivers appropriate long-term risk adjusted returns for shareholders and stakeholders.

The focus of this role will be on providing data driven insights to support business decisions and improvement. This will be achieved through framing, modelling, evaluating, and communicating informed recommendations to guide senior leadership on key decisions. Your ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and communicate effectively and adapting to change will be crucial in this role.

This is a 6 Month Max-Term (Monday to Friday) position based at our West Perth office.

Key responsibilities

• Builds and maintains financial models to evaluate scenarios/plans and decisions, clearly articulating the risk-reward proposition.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis (including Sensitivity analysis) across a range of macro-economic and operational factors to support annual plans, forecasting and long-term strategic planning.
• Continuously improve models, in line with financial modelling best practices.
• Develop understanding of key value drivers and flow of information across the value chain
• Apply intelligence on industry trends and market dynamics to inform analysis.
• Prepare presentations and Board materials that communicate complex analysis with clarity and impact.
• Present finding using storytelling to connect, engage and influence stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of ASX market announcements.

About you

• Tertiary qualified from a diverse background including consulting, investment banking corporate finance or engineering.
• Mining industry experience is essential, preferably within an ASX-listed or international listed company environment.
• Proven discounted cash flow financial modelling and valuation experience
• Strong financial modelling and data analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with subject matter experts and distill technical and financial information to create easy to understand financial models to drive data insights.
• Skilled at translating financial data into written analysis, clearly articulating associated risks, opportunities, and key performance indicators.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.