Finance DirectorAbout the roleWe are seeking a talented Finance Director to support and improve our financial controls, reporting accuracy, business performance, and standalone readiness. This role is a great opportunity to join a high impact team and contribute to the success of Rio Tinto Borates as we build a standalone finance capability.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer you will:
- Lead the development of a standalone site finance organization, establishing reporting, controls, and financial infrastructure.
- Own the end-to-end financial close, reporting, and controllership processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information supported by strong internal controls and audit readiness.
- Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights to operational and executive leadership.
- Drive cost discipline and performance improvement initiatives, partnering with operations and procurement to identify cost reduction opportunities and embed sustainable financial accountability across the business.
- Provide rigorous financial analysis and recommendations to support capital allocation decisions, investment prioritization, and long-term value creation initiatives.
- Establish and strengthen financial governance, reporting cadence, and performance metrics aligned with the expectations of a high-performance operating model.
- Build, lead, and develop a growing finance team, including recruitment, organizational design, capability development, and leadership of newly established functions.
- Partner closely with senior leadership to support standalone readiness activities, including the transition of finance responsibilities currently supported by corporate teams.
- Foster a high-performance finance culture characterized by accountability, accuracy, continuous improvement, and proactive commercial partnership.
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:- CPA qualification with a strong technical accounting and controllership foundation, including experience overseeing financial close, reporting, and audit processes.
- Demonstrated experience leading finance teams in complex operational environments, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, mining, chemicals, or similar sectors.
- Proven track record strengthening financial controls, reporting accuracy, and governance, with a strong focus on data integrity and decision-quality financial information.
- Experience driving cost optimization, performance improvement, or financial transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insight into clear business recommendations and influence senior operational stakeholders.
- Experience building or scaling finance functions, including organizational design, recruitment, and capability development.
- Ability to operate effectively in high-growth, transformational, or organizational change environments, demonstrating resilience, ownership, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Exposure to private-equity environments, separation activities, or standard-alone readiness programmes is advantageous but not required.
- MBA or advanced business qualifications are beneficial.
What we offer- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees
- Access to top tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
- A 6% of eligible pay Company contribution to save for your retirement needs
- Generous 401(k) Company match program (company match dollar per dollar up to 6% of your base pay) up to defined limits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, including matching Company shares
- Comprehensive leave policies covering all moments that matter in life
- Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Where you'll be workingThis role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world's supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.
Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California's Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872. The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement
