Financial Controller

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About Yara Pilbara

The Yara Pilbara Fertilisers' plant is one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world and we have also taken the ammonia process further downstream with the Yara Pilbara Nitrates Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant, a joint venture with Orica. Together with ENGIE, Yara Pilbara are also building a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia.

Our office is based in the convenient location of Adelaide Terrace, in the Perth CBD.

Find out more about:

Yara International: Yara International | Responsibly feed the world and protect the planet
Yara Pilbara: Yara Pilbara | Yara Australia

Looking for an exciting new challenge?

Yara are seeking applications for their permanent full-time role of Financial Controller.

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller is a key strategic partner responsible for leading the financial integrity, operational excellence, and transformation of the finance function for Yara Pilbara. This role ensures robust financial governance while driving digital innovation, performance insights, and value creation across the business.

The Financial Controller will:

Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead the preparation and continuous improvement of budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans
- Provide strategic insights to support business planning, investment decisions, and risk management
- Partner with the CFO and leadership team to align financial strategy with business objectives

Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, Yara Group policies, andstatutory requirements
- Manage month-end close, financial statement preparation, and external audit processes
- Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with tax (GST, FBT, payroll tax, income tax) and regulatory obligations

Digital Finance & Innovation
- Champion the modernisation of finance systems and tools, including ERP and business intelligence platforms
- Drive automation, data analytics, and AI adoption to enhance forecasting, reporting, and decision-making
- Continuously improve financial processes to increase efficiency and agility

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives
- Liaise with Yara Group Accounting, the Audit Committee, and external auditors and regulators
- Support treasury, insurance, and cash flow management to optimise financial resilience

Leadership & Capability Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance and administration team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning
- Oversee transactional finance functions (AP, AR, payroll) with a focus on service excellence and process improvement
- Role model Yara’s values and leadership principles ((Live the Strategy, Be the Change, Explore and Adapt, Build Trust), contributing to a strong organisational culture

Future-Focused Enhancements
- Embed ESG and sustainability considerations into financial planning and reporting
- Build finance capabilities in data literacy, digital tools, and strategic business partnering
- Prepare the finance function for scalability and adaptability in a dynamic business environment

Join us at Yara - click “Apply” to submit your application.

About You

Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance
CPNCA/ACCA Qualified
Minimum 5+ years previous experience in a similar role within a high volume, multi-currency group
Strong understanding of IFRS and AASB
Previous experience in SAP essential, with experience in Hyperion desirable
Broad exposure and experience in tax compliance
Self-starter, proactive, strong work ethic
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Attention to detail, high level of commitment
Strong analytical skills
Fluent verbal and written English is essential.
Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary work visa holders are not eligible for this role.

Additional Information

Yara celebrates diversity in all operations, practices, and engagement. We encourage people from all walks of life, experience, skills, genders and orientations, races, and backgrounds to apply for opportunities within our growing business.

Our values have diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation, and everyone is part of our success.

For more information on Yara International please access www.yara.com.au

Yara reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice.

What’s On Offer

Industry-leading 6 months paid primary parental leave
Flexible work arrangements (as well as optional RDO roster (including 16 accrued Rostered Days Off per calendar year))
5 weeks of paid annual leave
$1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowance
Annual bonus program with a target of one month’s base salary
Salary packaging available
Wellness programs
Culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program
Active Social Club

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.