The Power of Now

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Business Partner to join the Finance department.

About the role

The Senior Finance Business Partner provides high-quality financial insight and support to business leaders, helping drive performance and informed decision-making.

The role combines strong financial analysis with commercial understanding, supporting both day-to-day performance and forward-looking planning. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the position plays a key role in improving financial visibility, strengthening accountability, and supporting delivery of business objectives.

What you will do

Business Partnering

• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide clear, actionable financial insights
• Support decision-making by translating financial data into meaningful business recommendations
• Build strong working relationships across functions to improve financial understanding and accountability

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the preparation of budgets and forecasts in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Provide variance analysis and commentary, highlighting key risks and opportunities
• Support ongoing improvements in forecasting accuracy and financial processes

Month End/Reporting

• Deliver timely and accurate month-end reporting, including analysis of key drivers
• Provide insight into business performance, focusing on trends and areas for improvement

Commercial Support

• Contribute to financial evaluation of projects, contracts and business initiatives
• Support business development activities
• Assist with cost management and identification of efficiency opportunities

Governance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to financial controls and processes
• Support audit and statutory reporting requirements in collaboration with Finance & Accounting

About you

Essential:

• Proven experience in a finance business partnering role
• Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting skills
• Good commercial awareness and ability to link financials to business performance
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accountant qualification
• Experience with D365 or other relevant systems.

What is in it for you?

Our UK benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers 

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.