Finance Business Partner (Contract till December)

Finance Business Partner - Corporate Location: Perth Contract: Initial contract through December 2026 with potential for extension The Role A leading energy organisation is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support Corporate stakeholders with finance and cost management activities. This role focuses on enhancing budget owner capability, improving business performance, and delivering financial insights that support effective decision-making across the business. Key Responsibilities Partner with Corporate stakeholders to provide finance and cost management support. Prepare monthly accruals in collaboration with budget and scope owners to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. Deliver timely, accurate and reliable reporting to support business decision-making. Conduct cost analysis and provide meaningful variance commentary, identifying key drivers and performance trends. Support annual budgeting, forecasting and ongoing cost optimisation initiatives. Develop and maintain cost models to support forecasting, scenario planning and sensitivity analysis. Prepare budget and forecast submissions and presentations within required timelines. Manage financial master data, ensuring correct allocation of cost centres, work orders and WBS elements. Provide ad hoc financial analysis and identify opportunities for continuous process improvement. Support audit activities and ensure compliance with accounting policies and tax requirements. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, Development and Energy Transition teams. Experience & Skills Degree-qualified in Accounting. CPA, CA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification, or currently working towards completion. Minimum 3 years' post-graduate finance experience. Experience within the oil & gas, energy, resources or mining sectors is preferred. SAP experience is highly regarded, particularly within FI, CO and PS modules, with exposure to MM, PM and BW advantageous. Strong financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting capability. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and organisational skills. Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions. Adaptable, proactive and committed to continuous improvement. If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above criteria, please submit your updated CV to [email protected] or contact +61 8 6187 6167. Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents (PR) will be considered for this role.