Full time permanent role – Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

Why work for Imerys British Lithium?

At Imerys British Lithium every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.  

About the company

Imerys British Lithium (IBL) is developing a world class micaceous lithium resource in Cornwall. We have developed unique, patented technology for the sustainable recovery of battery grade lithium carbonate from micaceous granite, with the goal of building the world’s first integrated lithium mine, beneficiation plant and refinery producing 20,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year (enough to support production in the UK each year of 350,000 electric vehicles) by the end of the decade.

We operate a state-of-the-art pilot plant, built to develop our unique LiMica-Sep™ and Li-Sep™ technologies. Capabilities at the facility involve a wide range of process technologies, such as mineral beneficiation, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, precipitation, crystallisation, and ion exchange, at both the laboratory and industrial scales.

The job role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing project which is ‘one of a kind’ in the UK. Working closely with a number of internal stakeholders, this role collaborates with the Project Director, Workstream Leads and Contract Managers managing the project from a financial perspective, ensuring alignment of costs and schedules across the entire project. An ability to business partner with non financial colleagues is critical to the success of this role. Key responsibilities are: 

Project cost controlling Creating and presenting the business plan Responsible for all financial analysis topics for the project deliverables Monthly reporting and analysis against forecast Establishment and maintenance of the accounting structureSupporting the SAP implementation for the project Business partnering with non financial colleagues

What’s in it for you? 

Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)Generous Pension PlanLife AssuranceIncome ProtectionCompany Sick PayDiscounts on external retailersCycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes: 

Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Flu and Eye care vouchers Enhanced family friendly policies Menopause Support

You will:

Be a qualified accountant holding a qualification from a recognised accountancy body (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)Preferable to have a Master/Batchelors degree in Business or Engineering with a Business Component Have significant experience of working as a Financial Controller within an industrial setting and experience of project controlling Have experience of project cost controllingBe an experienced business partner  Be adaptable and flexible in your approachBe a team player 

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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