Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow. Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.About The RoleJoin a high-performing corporate finance team within an ASX-listed industry leader, where your analysis directly influences strategic decisions across a complex, multi-state operation.Reporting to the Manager – Business Planning & Analytics, this role sits at the centre of group-wide financial planning, partnering with senior leaders across NSW and QLD to drive insight, performance and value. Based in our Sydney CBD office, the role offers hybrid working (1-day WFH) and genuine career development within a listed environment.What You’ll DoThis is an ideal role for a commercially minded FP&A professional looking to build or deepen experience in an ASX-listed group, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and work on high-impact analysis that goes beyond routine reporting.You’ll play a key role in shaping budgets, forecasts and business plans, while contributing to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across the group.Supporting the annual budget, business plan and rolling forecasts, including consolidation and group-wide analysisDelivering clear, insightful analysis to Senior Management to support decision-makingMonitoring and analysing departmental costs across functions such as IT, Operations and LegalBuilding and enhancing financial models, templates and forecasting toolsConducting scenario modelling to assess risks, opportunities and investment decisionsProviding ad-hoc commercial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business growthTracking and analysing group KPIs and key operational driversDriving process improvement and best-practice FP&A across the functionWhat You’ll Bring CA or CPA qualificationStrong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning (ASX-listed or large corporate environment highly regarded)Advanced Excel skills and confident PowerPoint capabilityA commercial mindset with the ability to translate numbers into insightsStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsExperience with Business Performance Management tools (e.g. IBM Planning Analytics) is advantageous Why Whitehaven Coal?ASX-listed industry leader with scale, complexity and strategic focusExposure to senior leadership and group-level decision makingClear pathways for career progression, mentorship and professional developmentAttractive remuneration package26 weeks paid parental leaveWhitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience. Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
