At Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) we are leading the global energy transition by developing a portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects.

Our large scale, low-cost solar, wind, hydropower and geothermal assets will support establishment of green energy and green product industries around the world.

FFI is committed to building thriving communities by delivering social, environmental and economic benefits. 

Research Analyst

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Fortescue Future Industries is currently undertaking a rapid expansion and are seeking applications for a Research Analyst to support Fortescue's portfolio of green energy manufacturing projects.  FFI is or is looking to manufacture a number of green energy products including but not limited to electrolysers, cables, solar PV, wind turbines, etc. and requires analysts to provide market intelligence on the potential markets for these and related products.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research on the relevant product and market including (but not limited to) market size, technologies, trends, forecasts, growth dependencies, risk analysis, and competitor and partner analysis
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the relevant product and market
• Deliver analysis through written reports and presentations
• Correspond with, present to, and advise if necessary main stakeholders within the FFI on analysis regarding the relevant product landscape and market dynamics
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports
• Engage with stakeholders to frame and analyse key project decisions and gather critical data
• Working closely with Principal Commercial in the development of business cases, and subsequent input to board papers and executive reports
• Other ad hoc tasks as required to support the Manufacturing commercial function

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience in similar market intelligence and market analysis roles
• An analytical mindset and an eye for detail
• Ability taking complex, disparate ideas and distil them into simple concepts
• Advanced problem-solving and business analysis techniques, with an ability to report and use metrics to communicate insights.
• Degree in a suitable field (e.g. business, finance, economics, engineering)
• Highly motivated and proactive, comfortable working autonomously in a complex environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
• Resilient with an ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Candidates must be able to bring a flexible mindset, challenge traditional thinking, and be prepared to work outside of their comfort zone.

At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone's contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.

Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

Applications close: 15 Jul 2022 W. Australia Standard Time