Analyst - Operations Commercial (NSW)

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 Role 

Due to business growth, we currently have an opportunity for an Analyst - Operations Commercial to join our team. The purpose of the Analyst - Operations Commercial is to support the business with evaluation of business performance and assist stakeholders with review of improvement opportunities. This position will support both Group Operations Commercial and various Site Commercial teams to enhance value by identifying and proposing opportunities for value creation through either cost savings or demand management.

The role will also support Manager Contracts to provide analytical and reporting support, including review of rise and fall formulae, volume discounts and ad-hoc performance analysis.

What You'll do

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Assist with annual budget and Life of Mine reviews, periodic re-forecasting and site performance analysis
• Develop and maintain relevant templates and models to streamline and standardise analysis activities across multiple sites
• Variance analysis
• Prepare and present data with succinct suggestions on identified trends and areas of focus, including insights on any causal factors
• Independently applying a variety of strategies to gather, review, prioritise and analyse business data
• Various ad-hoc reporting requirements

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in accounting. Proven experience in commercial analysis and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process and business improvements that deliver efficiencies and genuine bottom line savings
• The ability to work across and deliver on several finance/commercial projects end-to-end
• Proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excellent attention to detail and solid presentation skills
• Excellent communications skills across the organisational hierarchy
• Advanced level of experience in Microsoft Excel

Why Whitehaven Coal

• Industry leading 26 Weeks Parental Leave
• $4k for successful referrals
• Learning and skills development through study assistance and leadership training
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

If you are looking to join a values driven organisation with excellent career growth and opportunities, then we want to hear from you! Apply now!

Whitehaven 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

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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