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About the job

Seeking a role that will utilise your financial analytical and cost reporting skills whilst contributing to a project that could change our world for the better?

We have the perfect opportunity for a Business Advisor to join our Strategy & Business Development team located at our HQ in Booragoon and embark with us on the Alcoa journey to advancing sustainably!

Reporting to our Director – Strategy & Business Development, in this role you will be supporting an exciting project development within the niche High Purity Alumina (HPA) market which is high-value product that plays an important role in a low-carbon future. In this role, your key focus and purpose to support implementation and achievement of the project and will contribute to departmental strategic objectives by:

• Facilitating monthly accrual, costing, and forecasting processes.

• Supporting with financial modelling and investment analysis.

• Creating and maintaining project cost accounting ledgers.

• Analysing cost, preparing reports, and presenting on forecast, budgets and performance.

• Managing and reporting joint venture specific financial requirements such as cash call & cash transfer processes.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce – majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study.

• Relevant experience within a similar role and industry with strong technical accounting skills and an understanding of accounting standards.

• Creative approach to solving problems with an ability to take initiative and deliver to tight timeframes.

• A high level of analytical and systems skills capable of working both independently and as part of a diverse team.

• An ability to communicate effectively and build positive stakeholder relationships at all levels.

Why Alcoa?

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

We embrace change, new ideas and promote a culture of respect and equal opportunity. Our employment programs are underpinned by diversity and equality and continue to be recognised and rewarded. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and LGBTIQ+ job seekers.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered, please let us know when you apply if this is something you are seeking.

What’s on offer?

• Competitive remuneration package

• Monthly Leisure Day

• Career development opportunities

• Benefits allowance

• Performance related bonus (variable)

• Generous paid parental leave scheme

• Paid annual volunteer hours

• Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, state and national economies at every stage. Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close
Sunday, 15 January 2023

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

• This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold the relevant Visa with authority to work in Australia. Please ensure this information is clearly stated on your application.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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