Principal Adviser – Financial Planning and Reporting

 Principal Adviser – Financial Planning and Reporting

• Critical member of the Finance Business Partner Planning and Reporting team

• Work closely with the business to deliver on our strategic goals

• Permanent full-time Perth based role | flexible working arrangement on offer

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.

The Role

We are seeking a Principal Advisor – Planning and Reporting to drive strategic financial planning and elevate executive decision-making across the business. This role is central to shaping the company’s financial narrative and fostering strong partnerships across the business.

Reporting to the Manager Planning & Reporting, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s annual financial plan, ensuring it aligns with business-wide strategic priorities and performance targets.

• Collaborate closely with senior executives, acting as a strategic thought partner to deliver forward-looking financial insights and influence key business decisions.

• Transform complex financial and non-financial data into strategic insights, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that support long-term value creation.

• Develop compelling executive presentations, clearly articulating financial performance, strategic initiatives, and business opportunities to drive alignment and action.

• Drive the execution of priority finance projects, ensuring timely delivery, cross-functional alignment, and measurable outcomes.

What you'll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. MBA desirable.

• Proven experience +10 years in strategy consulting, corporate advisory, or senior finance role with a track record of delivering impact in complex environments.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to drive strategic financial initiatives.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial and non-financial information to senior leaders.

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills – able to frame ambiguous problems, analyse data, and drive collaborative problem-solving.

• Works effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to achieve common goals.

• Demonstrated experience coaching and supporting others, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia

• 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

Where you’ll be working

This role is based at our Perth CBD office with flexible working arrangements on offer.

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 and meet opportunities.

Applications close on the 14th July 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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