Australian Financial Controller

Shape Your World

At Alcoa you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it every Alcoan is a work-shaper team-shaper idea-shaper & world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join us for a 12-month fixed-term employment opportunity leading our finance team across Australia and Asia. This is a key leadership role for the region reporting to the Finance Director Australia and serving as the financial conduit between operations and the regional finance structure.

About the Role

As the Australian Financial Controller you will provide strong leadership drive financial performance and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. You will oversee corporate Financial Accounting Financial Shared Services (FSS) and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams delivering accurate reporting robust governance and strategic insights that enable value creation and robust long-term planning.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the Australian finance team fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive financial strategy planning and compliance across Australian operations.
• Oversee consolidation of the Alcoa of Australia Ltd financials and associated statutory reporting audits and internal controls to maintain strong governance.
• Manage FP&A activities including annual plans forecasts and long-term financial strategies.
• Provide expert financial analysis and insights to senior management for decision-making.
• Oversee statutory reporting audits and internal controls to maintain strong governance.
• Optimize FSS function to deliver efficient and cost-effective accounting services.
• Collaborate closely with Alcoa Corporation global finance teams on reporting planning and benchmarking.

Whats on offer

• A competitive executive salary that reflects the strategic impact of your role.
• Flexible hybrid working options available.
• Alcoa Live Well program offering travel lifestyle health and wellbeing discounts.
• Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.

What you can bring to the role

• Bachelors degree in Commerce Accounting or Finance; CA/CPA qualification essential.
• 1015 years experience in finance within Mining Manufacturing or Oil & Gas industries including 5 years in leadership roles.
• Proven ability to lead change build relationships and influence outcomes at senior levels.
• Strong technical accounting skills with deep knowledge of cost drivers and analytics.
• Exceptional communication organizational and time management skills.

This 12-month fixed-term employment opportunity offers the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our Australian operations. Youll work alongside senior leaders contribute to strategic decision-making and lead a talented team in a dynamic and evolving organisation.

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.

Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.

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About the Location

Alcoa Australias company headquarters is located at 235 St Georges Terrace in Perth CBD Western Australia on Whadjuk Noongar land. The office is conveniently close to public transport and parking and hosts employees from various business functions including Commercial Finance Sustainability Communications and Human Resources as well as expert teams supporting local and global locations. Our head office offers modern open-plan working facilities and excellent end-of-trip amenities within a state-of-the-art building.

We are values led vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real commitments to Inclusion Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe respectful and inclusive of all individuals free from discrimination bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work be your authentic self and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.