Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, cost
control, and investment decision-making within our mining operations. The ideal
candidate will analyze production costs, budgets, and capital expenditures to
provide insights that drive profitability and support strategic
decision-making. Strong financial analysis skills and a minimum of 5 years of
relevant experience are essential; prior exposure to the mining industry is
beneficial but not required, as on-the-job orientation will be provided.
- Designing and maintaining financial models and reporting systems; identifying and correcting errors in financial data.
- Gathering financial and operational data from primary sources (site production reports, procurement systems, ERP) and secondary sources (market reports, regulatory
filings).
- Analyzing operational costs and key financial KPIs to evaluate efficiency and profitability.
- Building financial models to forecast costs, revenues, capital expenditure needs, and cash flow projections.
- Demonstrating the significance of financial trends in the context of broader market and economic conditions affecting the organization.
- Preparing budget variance reports, forecasts, and financial presentations for executive leadership and site management.
- Supporting capital project evaluations through NPV, IRR, and payback period analysis.
- Creating clear documentation of financial models and assumptions so analyses can be
reviewed, audited, or replicated.
- Cleaning and reconciling financial data across departments, cost centers, and reporting
periods to ensure accuracy.
- Generating insights on cost drivers, margin trends, and risk exposure.
Technical Skills
- * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling, pivot tables, macros)
- Proficiency with ERP/financial systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
- Knowledge of capital budgeting techniques (NPV, IRR, payback period, sensitivity analysis)
- Proficiency with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) for financial dashboards
- Basic familiarity with the mining industry (cost structures, commodity price exposure) is an advantage but not essential .
Analytical & Soft Skills
- * Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Comfortable collaborating across departments and functions
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines (monthly close, budgeting cycles, project
evaluations)
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn mining-specific operational and financial concepts
Qualifications
- * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA a
plus)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data/financial analysis (industry-agnostic experience
welcome)
- Prior exposure to mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry is a plus, but not
Required
- * Professional certification (CFA, CPA, or CMA) is a plus
