Finance Business Partner

Overview of the Role

The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in driving key financial processes, including cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and month-end closing. This position actively supports decision-making by providing financial analyses, management reports, and guidance to operational departments. The role also focuses on supporting continuous improvement initiatives, assisting transactional activities, and fostering collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure financial governance and business performance alignment.

The role is based in Adelaide and/or Port Pirie, with direct reporting to the Manager of Finance, Adrian Gill.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and guidance for the Smelting and Finished Products departments.
• Manage the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes for key operational areas.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including cost reporting and reconciliations.
• Drive variance analysis of costs against the plan and collaborate with stakeholders to implement improvement initiatives.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and financial commentary for finance reports.
• Coordinate cost review meetings and manage follow-up actions.
• Offer support and guidance to cost centre owners to ensure cost controls align with financial objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Operations Superintendents, Managers, and Procurement.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency in financial processes.
• Perform transactional duties, including processing journal entries as required.

About You

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance (essential).
• CA/CPA certification or actively working towards achieving this (desirable).

Technical Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in financial and/or cost accounting (essential).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (essential).
• Familiarity with SAP or related ERP systems (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines effectively.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, focused on ensuring team effectiveness

What we offer:

At Nyrstar, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. You will be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

This role offers:

• A rewarding career within a global multi-metals business.
• The opportunity to contribute to vital decision-making processes and operational efficiency.
• Exposure to diverse projects within industrial, mining, and processing environments.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment that values your dedication and creativity.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary package, with relocation assistance if needed (only 2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
• Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
• Salary sacrifice novated car leasing
• Subsidised Dental Care & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave

Ready to shape the future of global metals with Nyrstar? Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us directly for a confidential discussion. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don’t delay – apply today!

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future with mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.

Nyrstar Australia is a national multi-metals processing and refining business, operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years to produce lead, silver, zinc, and many other materials that are essential for the manufacture of products used by everyone, every day.

Nyrstar Australia employs over 1,400 people across processing plants in Port Pirie and Hobart that operate as two interlinked sites and play a critical role in increasing the value of the metals and minerals obtained from resources sourced from across Australia and around the world.

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Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.