Senior Advisor – Analytics and Insights

Senior Advisor – Analytics and Insights

• Support the Finance Business Partnering (FBP) team’s efficiency and effectiveness by leading internal coordination and building the capability to deliver meaningful, sustained improvement

• Permanent, full-time Perth based role with flexible working arrangements

Where we’re all welcome 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Finance Business Partnering (FBP) team within Iron Ore. In this role, you will support operational excellence by improving team coordination and communication, building capability in structured problem solving and project delivery, and enabling the execution of divisional improvement priorities.

Reporting to the Manager Analytics and Insights – FBP, you will:

• Own the delivery and continuous improvement of the FBP Management Operating System (MOS) and communication strategy, ensuring internal rhythms, routines and forums are well planned and effective

• Support the planning and delivery of the divisional improvement plan, partnering with the FBP leadership team to drive alignment and execution

• Coordinate and track initiatives improving our financial performance in collaboration with the FBP team, ensuring effective prioritisation and alignment with broader business priorities

• Build capability in the FBP team by coaching others in practical tools and methods that support effective delivery across the improvement lifecycle

• Design and facilitate problem-solving workshops that support FBP teams to engage their stakeholders, develop solutions, and progress improvement actions

• Provide targeted analysis and compelling presentations to support insight-driven decision-making and improve visibility of progress and impact

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a business improvement professional, with strong financial acumen and a track record of identifying value opportunities and delivering results across the end-to-end improvement lifecycle — from opportunity identification, valuation, implementation and value realisation

• Expertise in structured problem solving and project delivery, including coaching others in these approaches

• Strong facilitation skills, with experience designing and leading workshops that deliver clear outcomes and support stakeholder alignment

• Demonstrated ability to support behavioural and process change through effective communication and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders across multiple levels.

• High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

• A relevant qualification in finance, engineering or a related field; experience in mining or heavy industry is highly desirable

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here: https://bit.ly/43AQLue

Where you will be working

This is a Perth based role working out of our Central Park CBD office building with flexible working arrangements on offer.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Applications close 5th June 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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