Principal Advisor Process Improvement Lead | Finance Business Improvement

Principal Advisor Process Improvement Lead | Finance Business Improvement

• Be part of an inclusive group that is safety & results driven
• Join a global and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections 
• Fixed term 12 month opportunity to champion and to develop a new skill set, located in Perth or Brisbane

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Our vision is to achieve business excellence in our shared services team. This means that we drive significant productivity and efficiency gains for the Rio Tinto Group. We are looking for a motivated and engaging Finance Process Improvement Leader to help us achieve this vision.

The Principal Advisor Process Improvement Lead (PIL) partners directly with the Finance service delivery teams and business partners to ensure strong governance and quality of our financial information. Predominantly we need you to be an expert lead on the project as we move toward a new version of SAP.

The Process Improvement Leads in the Finance team are trusted partners, collaborating closely with the business to ensure needs are met.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong technical skills to become a trusted partner and be an integral part of our transformation journey towards our vision.

Providing support to Finance operations as they manage the processes that deliver services to our customers. This support includes: 

• Expert support for complex transactions that require a higher level of SAP knowledge to achieve product costing, planning, customer profitability analysis, etc.
• Advising on approach to extraordinary transactions 
• Diagnosing problems and providing guidance on data use and best practice data extraction for ad hoc reporting requirements
• Provide guidance and oversight on the configuration of our systems including cost models and master data management
• Quality assurance for all PAM master data and ensuring the process for managing PAM master data is working correctly, including actions required for sensitive requests
• Participating in process design and governance for Rio Tinto Finance

The position requires a significant portion of time to be dedicated to leading, designing and implementing changes to adapt Finance processes to changing business circumstances. This includes providing subject matter expertise to other projects in the Business Improvement space and leading cross-service line work, as well as working with stakeholders outside Group Services, to deliver improvements in areas which span multiple streams.

What you'll bring: 

To be successful in this role, you will bring your expertise in accounting/finance, your technical skill set will be integral specifically your experience in SAP. Your curiosity, collaborative style and growth mindset are an important part of succeeding as a Process Improvement Lead.

This role will additionally require your:

• Comprehensive understanding of finance business processes including month-end close activities
• Understanding of Mining Operations and main value drivers in mining and processing
• Business Improvement capabilities, matching the technical solution to business requirements
• Strong project management skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills required to drive a valuable business outcome
• Demonstrated experience in RT Data Warehouse, SAP and HFM
• Significant experience in financial operations with demonstrated history of leading change to improve metrics
• Tertiary qualification in Finance or a business related area

It will be advantageous for you to also hold an accounting certification CPA. This role is global, therefore it will be beneficial if you have a basic level of French language, though not required.

A commitment of safety to yourself and your team is an expectation for all roles at Rio Tinto.

What we offerBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. 

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family  
• Attractive share ownership plan 
• Company provided insurance cover 
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options 
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) 
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working 

This role is offered in the location of Perth, Western Australia, the Brisbane hub may also be considered as a location. We support and encourage flexible work arrangements.

This role is part of the Group Services Finance & Accounting Services, Business Improvement team; this is a global team with members across all our major hubs. The role will require close partnership, interactions and alignment with other improvement and operational delivery teams, particularly in Montreal, Delhi and Perth.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Applications close on 26 November 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)