Lead

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We’re seeking a Lead – Business Analysis, Planning & Reporting (BAPR) to join Orica on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Melbourne, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement (4 days in the office, 1 day from home). For internal applicants, location is flexible, provided you can support the role during Australian business hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys turning complex data into strategic insights. Working closely with the Manager BAPR (Group) and senior stakeholders across a global organization, you'll play a key role in driving business performance through financial analysis, planning, reporting, and decision-support.

You'll gain exposure to a broad range of business and financial activities while partnering with leaders across the organization to influence decisions that shape business outcomes. If you're looking for a role where your insights can make a real impact within a large multinational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

Reporting

• Develop, implement, and analyze financial and management reports that support business strategy and performance objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to provide accurate, timely, and insightful regional and business performance reporting.
• Ensure month-end reporting activities, including Monthly Business Reviews and WD5 Flash Reporting, are completed in line with corporate standards and deadlines.
• Deliver meaningful performance insights through the development and reporting of key business metrics, including Working Capital, EBIT, RONA, Cash Flow, and related indicators.
• Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers.
• Provide commercial insights on market conditions and business performance to support strategic decision-making.

Budgeting, Planning and Forecasts

• Support the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of budgets, forecasts, and planning cycles across the business unit.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide guidance on emerging issues, forecasting assumptions, monthly reporting, and budgeting activities.
• Contribute to robust financial planning processes that support business growth and performance.

Administration and Compliance

• Monitor and report on the costs and benefits associated with key transformation programs and business initiatives.
• Maintain accurate reconciliations between management reporting and core financial systems, including SAP S/4HANA and BPC.
• Ensure compliance with Orica's financial governance, reporting standards, and corporate requirements.

What you will bring

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in FP&A, management reporting, commercial finance, or business partnering within a large multinational or global organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business recommendations.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making through financial insights.
• Exposure to SAP (preferred but not essential).
• Knowledge of Power BI or other business intelligence and visualization tools will be highly regarded.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Competencies

Skills