FP & A Analyst

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

The role:

We are seeking a FP&A professional to ensure financial accuracy, uphold business controls, and provide operational and commercial support on financial, legal, and corporate matters. This role supports the Regional FP&A Director and Leadership Team in driving effective financial operations and strategic initiatives.

Duties:

• Oversee financial transactions, reporting, and cost accruals in line with business goals.
• Perform timely financial analysis and provide recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cost reports, including CAPEX and OPEX.
• Support vendor financial analysis and cost control to ensure target margins.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, including Code of Conduct and audit requirements.
• Conduct regular audits on inventory, assets, and financial controls.
• Prepare monthly reports, business reviews, and KPI tracking for the business unit.
• Maintain expense, intake, and operational cost reports, and support broader commercial reporting.
• Oversee stocktake processes and reconciliation to ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or similar with CPA, CA or equivalent preferred.
• 3 + years experience as a senior financial accountant looking for the next step.
• Knowledge of the Manufacturing or Heavy Industry preferable;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal as well as processing techniques preferable.

In return, we offer:

• Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the world's most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment.
• Parental Leave: Sims is pleased to offer a paid parental leave policy, providing 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 6 weeks for non-primary carer. This benefit is available to parents involved in the birth or adoption of a child, affirming our commitment to supporting employees through major life changes.
• Novated Lease: Enjoy tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings.
• BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones.
• Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program.
• Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits, providing valuable insights and support for your financial well-being.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply' and upload your resume + cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.