Senior Portfolio Analyst

Albemarle in Australia – Be An Essential Element To A Brighter Future  

Albemarle is a global leader in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. We are one of the biggest producers of lithium in the world and Australia is critical to our energy storage business. 

Our new world class Lithium Hydroxide Processing Plant at Kemerton, near Bunbury in the South West of Western Australia, is the most modern plant globally and is set for major expansion. Albemarle investment in Australia spans mining joint ventures and processing operations. Our corporate office sits in the heart of the Perth CBD.

We are a rapidly growing part of Albemarle Corporation which has over 7000 employees worldwide across energy storage and specialty chemicals. We are suppliers of choice for leading companies including the world’s biggest electric vehicle manufacturers, and makers of batteries and electronics. 

The work we do at Albemarle helps to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect, and protect.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Capital – Portfolio Delivery Manager, the Senior Portfolio Analyst will be a member of the Site Capital team. You will provide support to the Site Capital - Portfolio Delivery Manager in maintaining a database of works to ensure the Site Capital team is capable of making strategic, informed decisions to ensure the successful delivery and profitability of capital projects in Australia.

The role requires active engagement with multiple stakeholders to achieve various deliverables across the organization. To be successful the role requires a proactive individual with a versatile skillset willing to embody the values of Albemarle.

Key Responsibilities

Project Finance     

• A thorough understanding of capital project cashflow, forecasting and various project control financial topics. 
• Development of reports to reflect the site capital portfolio across of range of areas, including but not limited to actual and forecast investments, engineering focus areas and schedule.
• Developing and preparing (as required) various models to aid in the decision-making surrounding project prioritisation
• Lead collaboration with the wider business, actively engaging with stakeholders. 
• Assist in the annual operating plan and long-range planning processes for the Capital Projects Portfolio and associated cost centres.

Operational Finance   

• An understanding of operational cashflow, forecasting and asset management
• Collaborate across the project management, engineering, human resources, purchasing, legal, corporate finance and public relations functional areas within the project as well as the 3rd party management teams.
• Coordinate with any internal/external audit requirements and needs by providing supporting documentation and data deck.
• Assist capital project management team in developing monthly performance KPI variance report against AOP target by analysing monthly financial results and G/L journal entry details, identify trends and follow up actions as required.

Business Improvement

• Identify areas of improvement and lead the collaboration to enact solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage new processes which lead to tangible business improvements.
• Change management and stakeholder engagement experience in an operational environment
• Communicate and engage at various levels in the business, presenting and articulating concise messaging surrounding processes or report data to guide the team. 
• Ability to think strategically and understand project delivery strategy from a Brownfield and Greenfield perspective
• Ability to develop various platforms to enable prioritisation of projects for delivery to ensure value flow for the business. 
• Build and maintain various PowerBi and databases for the purposes of data analytics. 

About You

Albemarle is a values-driven company that appreciates and promotes resilience, equity, inclusion and diversity of background, experience and expertise. As the successful candidate you will possess:

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience with project delivery or controls
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with operational and/or engineering works and projects
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Experience with PowerBi, Database programming or similar is highly desirable
• High level of skill within the Microsoft Office 365 Suite. Intermediate / Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel is highly desirable.
• Strong demonstrated analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability & business improvement initiatives.
• Proven time management & multi-tasking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple business areas.

Albemarle requires successful applicants to pass a pre-employment medical, and complete on-boarding verification of employment history, right to work, qualifications and police clearance.

Education / Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in areas of Finance, Engineering or Business is highly desirable – or demonstrated equivalent experience
• CPA or CA qualified desired, or demonstrated ability and experience in Project Controls

On Offer

The successful candidate will be provided with an attractive salary package and the following employee benefits:

• 12% superannuation
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private Health Insurance subsidy - up to $1500 per year
• Novated Leasing
• Life Insurance and Income Protection Insurance

Albemarle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures; and to Elders past and present.

Albemarle is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people encompassing diversity of age, ethnicity and cultural background - including First Nations Australians, and from those with varied religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical ability and thinking styles, family background and level of education and experience.

Albemarle is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, click here: Albemarle Corporation Benefits | WORK180 Endorsed Employer