Finance Business Partner - East Asia

Date: 29 May 2024

Location: Pasig City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1604

Company: Orica

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 The Finance Business Partner for East Asia will partner with the business as the key business finance interface, providing insight into underlying performance and driving accountability for financial results across the management team. This role will act as the =CFO for the Area Business Manager of the region, which consist of manage the financial book, compliance, management reporting and any finance related area. What you will be doing

• Identifying and rectifying unprofitable contracts and maximizing variation management opportunities
• Ensures that financial bid models accurately reflect business inputs for New business or changes to existing business which the Account Management team are submitting proposals for
• Completes regular commercial reviews to understand cost and value concepts on customer or manufacturing sites and then taking actions that will improve overall returns to the business
• Influences of key stakeholders to ensure optimum outcome
• Delivers Business Partner inputs to support the overall accuracy and compliance of the monthly Reporting and processes (e.g. MBR pack, Mid-Month estimates)
• Forecasting and Budget submissions for commercial, manufacturing, supply and business functions Assists line management with fixed costs monitoring and control including standard reports and analysis
• Measure cost drivers and determine critical activities Ensures that Capital requests are supported by financial models and commercial business cases in accordance with Group standards
• Challenges the Business Team on the assumptions used in their capital expenditure proposals and holding them to account for delivery of such assumptions
• Provides financial advice to projects
• BI pipeline and delivery of evaluated opportunities (e.g.: Business Improvement Initiatives)
• Provides support to the Business in managing working capital and cash management Actions deviations from acceptable levels of performance and address any areas of concern promptly, ensuring that relevant team members are held accountable
• Actively provides detailed financial knowledge and advice to the Business including education and use of Orica financial systems
• Evaluates and manages financial performance for the business unit

What you will bring

• Minimum 7 years experience post professional qualification
• Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups
• Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable
• Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor and/or customer relationship
• Strong financial acumen & budgeting experience

Role dimensions Span of control:

• Headcount – up to 10 Direct, X Indirect

Financial accountability:

• Role dependent
• Operating budget - $X

Sphere of influence:

• Division / Functional Specialty SME

Travel requirements:

• Role dependent

Your qualifications Insert tertiary qualification required for role (e.g. Accountant must have a tertiary degree in an Accounting discipline, an Engineer must have a tertiary degree in an Engineering discipline) How you shape and influence others

• Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
• Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Builds the trust of others
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
• Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders
• High level decision making & problem solving skills
• Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong people management and influencing skills

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.