Senior Analyst Financial Planning and Analysis

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow:
Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ Kids Co School Holiday Program

PLS has an exciting and newly created opportunity for a Senior Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis Corporate & Reporting team. This is an opportunity to join a growth business with an opportunity to build a best-in-class FP&A function while developing your career as a financial planning professional.

The position will help drive continuous improvement across the FP&A function including system improvement, planning and other process improvements, whilst also playing a key role in supporting our strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the Group Manager of FP&A Corporate & Reporting, the Senior Analyst will support the Group and Corporate functions in executing budgeting and forecasting processes, while serving as a key contributor to management, board, and external market reporting. You will deliver actionable insights that enable the business to effectively manage key operational and financial risks and identify opportunities to enhance value.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our West Perth office, conveniently located near the City West train station.

• Support the organisational planning and reporting cycle, ensuring smooth execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual processes
• Provide robust financial analysis supporting quarterly and half year external reporting
• Prepare Management and Board Reporting presentations, analysing financial and operational results, measurement of performance metrics and surfacing of underlying business drivers that enable stakeholders to make informed decisions
• Analyse key business drivers, trends and variances against budget, forecast and prior periods
• Prepare Board reporting and presentations supporting budget approval and business performance updates
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and make informed recommendations on key business decisions
• Build strong relationships with corporate functions to become a trusted business partner
• Contribute to driving a best-in-class FP&A function, improving reporting systems, processes, and procedures
• Drive continuous improvement across budgeting and forecasting, reporting and ad hoc analytical processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Identify and…