Business Analyst

Syrah Resources Limited is an Australian Securities Exchange listed (ASX: SYR) industrial minerals and technology company with its flagship Balama Graphite Operation in Mozambique (“Balama”) and a downstream Active Anode Material Project in Vidalia, Louisiana USA (“Vidalia”). Syrah’s Vision is to be the world’s leading supplier of superior quality graphite and anode material products, working closely with customers and the supply chain to add value in battery and industrial markets. At Syrah, our people are our point of difference. In pursuit of our Vision, we have established and continue to drive a high performance culture founded on our Company Values where employees, contract partners and value chain participants are treated with fairness and respect, and where ethical and sustainable business practices are upheld. We are proud of our workforce diversity and remain committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all of our employees. Accordingly, Syrah keeps an open mind to its recruitment and selection processes and strongly encourages people from all different backgrounds to apply for a role with the Company. Flexible working options are available to ensure we reach the widest pool of talent possible.

About the role

Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager, the Business Analyst provides analytical and coordination support across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, commercial activities, and business planning to support effective decision-making and alignment of business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reporting inputs by gathering, organizing, and validating financial, commercial, operational, and project data from relevant business functions.
• Assist with preparation of cost reports, variance analyses, monthly reporting packages, and management reporting.
• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly budget tracking activities.
• Assist with analysis of actual versus budget performance and identify variances requiring follow-up.
• Support month-end close and reporting activities, accrual tracking, reconciliation support and financial data collection.
• Develop, maintain and improve business metrics, dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI trackers to support visibility and decision-making.
• Support inventory reporting, reconciliation activities, and cost visibility initiatives.
• Track and manage contract execution status, including deliverables, milestones, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain contract registers and support commercial compliance activities.
• Maintain capital expenditure trackers, commitment schedules, and supporting documentation for approved projects.
• Support preparation and tracking of Approvals for Expenditure (AFE) and project financial information.
• Support supplier onboarding, purchase requisition tracking, contractor coordination, and general business support activities.
• Support preparation and maintenance of required documentation for external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline or three to five (3-5) years equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Finance, Accounting, or Commercial administration roles within a manufacturing, industrial and/or project environment.
• Proficient in use of AI to support role and business objectives.
• Strong understanding of key business drivers for a manufacturing/industrial facility.
• Good understanding of financial reporting, cost tracking and budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to track activities, follow through on deliverables, and ensure timely completion of work.
• Able to work effectively in a cross-functional environment, develop strong working relationships and communicate effectively across varied business, including non-finance, functions.
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately and support resolution across functions.
• Exposure in ERP business systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Pronto, JD Edwards) and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to maintain data accuracy and resolve basic system issues.