WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING As the Finance Business Partner, you will collaborate with senior leaders across the organisation to ensure high quality financial decisions are made to help drive business performance. You will: Provide objective financial advice that positively impact the future choices of a business unit Identify and drive financial efficiency, ensuring that the business unit allocates resources effectively with rigorous pressure on costs and a commitment to a value-for-money approach Promote good financial discipline, and risk management processes to ensure effective cost control and cost management behaviour in the business Monitor monthly expenditure against budgets, perform variance analysis and prepare and distribute monthly financial reports Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts Act as a key contributor to the development, implementation and continual improvement of strategies, processes, and tools Coach team members in aspects of management accounting, cost management, financial analysis and general best-practice principles Promote the development of financial and commercial acumen across Coal LSL through effective business partnering and mentorship. Understand the wider business strategic plan and direction and can articulate how finance contributes to the delivery of strategic initiatives Understand the interdependencies between the different business functions, collaborating across all functions for the improvement of processes, achievement of activities and development of the team Build and maintain relationships with the wider business, ensuring alignment of processes and procedures where possible and sharing best practice Translate the vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviours, including guiding and motivating others Seek opportunities for new, different, and innovative approaches to address problems, opportunities and improve the customer experience Facilitate the implementation and acceptance of change within the team Promote a culture that values and incorporates risk management, compliance and WHS activities. This is a parental leave 12-month contract position based in Newcastle. WHY WORK WITH US? As a Commonwealth Government entity that regulates portable long service leave, we are proud of the difference we make in the lives of hardworking Australians. By connecting employees in the black coal mining industry to their long service leave entitlements, we’re giving back life’s most precious gift: time. We believe in our purpose, are focused on our strategic goals, and are committed to serving our clients and strengthening industry partnerships. What we offer: We’re a dedicated team of professionals who deliver meaningful, purpose driven work in a supportive and inclusive workplace culture built on values of trust, openness, respect, care and honesty. Our hybrid working model and compressed hours enable you to balance your career and lifestyle, giving you the time to grow, excel and do what you love. Located in the progressive and vibrant city of Newcastle, our contemporary workplace provides you with a space to connect and collaborate with colleagues, while also enabling you to balance work–life commitments. We want our people to live their best lives while working with us. To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team at careers@coallsl.com.au WHAT YOU'LL BRING To be successful in the role of Finance Business Partner, you will have previous experience in a finance business partnering, or management accounting role. You will be a natural at building trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation and will be highly regarded for your financial acumen. Your background will demonstrate your: Expertise in financial analysis, presentation, process streamlining and customer service Capacity for analytical reasoning, innovative problem-solving, and attention to detail Knowledge and practical use of accounting systems and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) Strong inter-personal and communication skills Data literacy with the ability to perform descriptive and diagnostic analysis Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently or within a team and skilled at navigating tasks under broad guidelines Capacity to work within tight timeframes, adapt to change in a dynamic evolving environment and maintain high-level personal motivation You are a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or have a relevant post-graduate qualification. You will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or an equivalent discipline. If you meet most of the criteria above and are keen to grow in others, we would like to hear from you. If this sounds like you, apply now. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and telling us what attracted you to the position and what value you believe you can add to this role. Your cover letter should be no longer than 800 words. Applications close on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. Australian citizenship, residency or working rights is a prerequisite for this role. Applications are open to all qualified candidates regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs. Please connect with us at any time during the process for a confidential conversation regarding your application, including if you require any adjustments or considerations in order to participate fully in our recruitment process. Contact us at careers@coallsl.com.au. The successful applicant for this role will be required to undergo working rights checks, background checks including a police check, and other assessments as required.
