Principal Finance Business Partnership | Minera Escondida

Principal Finance Business Partnership | Minera Escondida About BHP At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. About The Role The position will engage and influence Operations/Functions on the delivery of business plans, help better manage the cost base (both capex and opex) and maximize business value. The role is based in Antofagasta, Chile. Key Accountabilities Shifting and breaking paradigms within the business Able to hunt for value 100% of the time, working with all levels of the business and across functions to design and implement changes Building financial acumen within line leadership, using all information generated by P&R to coach and influence the team on how they can monitor activities based on cost and value Providing critical and accurate financial analysis to support decisions on tactical and strategic business challenges Uses technical background and expertise to coach and mentor peers and colleagues across Finance to ensure delivery against performance targets Leads implementation and monitors effectiveness of Finance BP improvement initiatives Reviews financial analysis performed in assessment of improvement projects, cost savings initiatives and cost drivers and shares insights with local management teams Works collaboratively within the larger data analytics team Uses analytics models, systems and tools to ensure an optimal approach in delivering business requests that drives process efficiency and standardisation Works with Ops to collect and process all inputs to 2‑Year Budget and quarterly forecasts, focusing on driving performance to benchmarks Analyses output of 2‑Year Budget and quarterly forecasts for variability and improvement opportunities Month end cost analysis and control; works closely with operations and areas to understand any deviation About You Degree qualification in Business, Engineering, or related discipline At least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in mining companies Advanced Spanish and English proficiency Experience navigating stakeholders in a highly complex, global and dynamic organization – requiring indirect influence Experience working in innovative, best practice organisations or business units Operational commercial and financial background Highly developed negotiation and decision‑making skills Availability to work in Antofagasta from Monday to Friday About Our Process At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, checks may be conducted to demonstrate applicant suitability, including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right‑to‑work checks and reference checks. Supporting a diverse workforce, BHP provides flexible working options, generous paid parental leave, extended leave entitlements, parent rooms and a best‑in‑class employee share program. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Contact for assistance with accessibility needs. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Mining #J-18808-Ljbffr