Finance Specialist

AWX ·www.awx.com.au

Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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The Role
We are currently seeking multiple Commercial Finance Specialists to support a major mining operation in North Queensland on a 6–12 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for Brisbane-based finance professionals who are open to short-term FIFO work to North QLD and want to make a real impact on site operations.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will play a critical role in partnering with operational leaders, delivering financial insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the site.

This position combines commercial finance, operational engagement, and continuous improvement, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy working closely with stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide commercial insights to support leadership and operational decision-making
  • Deliver business case modelling for capital expenditure initiatives
  • Support discipline managers with reporting tools for asset reliability and lifecycle management
  • Partner with stakeholders to develop and evaluate risk mitigation strategies
  • Analyse financial performance and identify root causes of variances
  • Conduct cost assessments and recommend improvements across CAPEX and OPEX
  • Support forecasting and budgeting processes, including risk and opportunity analysis
  • Deliver detailed reporting with meaningful operational commentary
  • Identify and drive commercial improvement opportunities
The Candidate
  • Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar
  • CA/CPA qualified or currently studying towards
  • Strong commercial finance experience within complex or large organisations
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
  • Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in fast-paced environments
  • Experience within mining or heavy industry would be great 
What’s on Offer
  • 6–12 month contract with potential extension
  • FIFO opportunity to North Queensland from Brisbane (Company Funded)
  • Exposure to a large-scale mining operation
  • Opportunity to partner directly with operational leaders

TO APPLY
If you are interested in working with a global mining company and are open to FIFO work in North Queensland, please apply now or contact Yunaldi on 0456 923 953 for a confidential conversation.

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Who is hiring for the Finance Specialist role?
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Where is the Finance Specialist job located?
The Finance Specialist role with AWX is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Finance Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at AWX.
What experience level is the Finance Specialist role?
The Finance Specialist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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