Business Manager – European Operations

An invitation to help build the future as Business Manager – European Operations
The future is green, and we’re moving there fast.
Talga is enabling this transition by establishing a sustainable, vertically integrated European source of advanced materials and battery anode for the burgeoning lithium-ion battery industry. With ownership of the world’s highest grade natural graphite deposits, access to clean Nordic renewable energy, and streamlined production processes, Talga is uniquely positioned to become a key player in the growing green economy.
With operations in northern Sweden; R&D and sales in the UK; processing and distribution in Germany; and our corporate office in Western Australia, Talga is truly a global company.
The opportunity
Business Manager – European Operations
You will:
Reporting monthly project/operational activities and forecasts
Analysing Operational (Project) performance against budget
Development of the operational resource plans, budgets and schedules on behalf of the Operations (Project) Manager
Assisting the Operations (Project) Manager with the contracting and supply agreement process
Support the Group Commercial (Project) Manager in the preparation of key contracts
Investigating, auditing and qualifying key suppliers in accordance with company policies and procedures
Identifying, assessing and recording key operational / project risks and the overall risk profile
Support the operations (project) manager in contractor management
Building relations with our key suppliers, visiting their facilities
Drive Project/Operational KPIs, outcomes and performance (cost tree management)
Market and industry pricing analysis
Driving efficiencies to ensure contracts remain financially viable and delivered on budget, on schedule
Prepare applications, provide forecasts and analyse projects for R&D and other incentive claims
Support the project to deliver the enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Liaise with and support EU Financial Controller in the preparation of operating/project reports and forecasts


To be successful in the role you must have:
Degree qualification in a relevant discipline in finance, economics or commerce
Additional post-graduate qualifications in law or business administration required
Minimum 3 years experience in corporate finance or as a financial research analyst
Proven experience in Mergers and Acquisitions transactional experience in support of a Project Lead
Ability to support the CEO and board with its advisors in future equity raising and project finance dealings to deliver the Company’s growth strategy
Proven commercial leadership for development of supplier and customer off take agreements in association with operations team and sales and marketing team
Demonstrated financial modelling skills and use of financial modelling in scenario forecasting for development of corporate strategy and planning
Analytical experience in mining or chemical sectors
Culturally sensitive and aware with respect to our global customer network and a mixed citizen & expatriate workforce
Highly desirable second language, preferably Japanese
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with effective engagement, networking, negotiation, and influencing skills in complex environments


As a person you:
Have ability to work efficiently, effectively, and to hard deadlines
Have willingness to work on a range of projects as workload dictates
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with effective engagement, networking, negotiation, and influencing skills in complex environments


Application
The position is full time and based in Luleå, Sweden.
We handle applications on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled during the application period, therefore, send in your application in English as soon as possible. Applications close on 30/09/2021.
For specific questions please reach out to: Eva Pijnenburg at eva.pijnenburg@talgagroup.com

A sustainable culture
At Talga, our culture is actively built and lived by all employees.
With us, you will have impact. We make decisions and take actions that have a strong positive effect. We act with intent and care to create products with a purpose for the companies that are defining the future.
You will be reliable. We are dependable and trusted to deliver on our commitments. We are steadfast to our promises, no matter what. We stick to our principles and remain true to our vision to deliver on our mission and goals.
You will have ingenuity. We employ an entrepreneurial spirit to find the better way. We apply original thinking to imagine the ideal outcome. We are resourceful to make the better way a reality.
You will work with transparency. We take full ownership of our operations and offer visibility into our processes as we scale and grow. We are answerable for our actions and have an obligation to pursue excellence in everything that we do.
You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanity serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.
We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, religion, nationality, ethnic background, disability, and age.
For more information about working at Talga, visit www.talgagroup.com