Financial Analyst – Mining Industry

Job SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support financial planning, costcontrol, and investment decision-making within our mining operations. The idealcandidate will analyze production costs, budgets, and capital expenditures toprovide insights that drive profitability and support strategicdecision-making. Strong financial analysis skills and a minimum of 5 years ofrelevant experience are essential; prior exposure to the mining industry isbeneficial 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, regulatoryfilings). 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 bereviewed, audited, or replicated. Cleaning and reconciling financial data across departments, cost centers, and reportingperiods 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, projectevaluations) Willingness and ability to quickly learn mining-specific operational and financial conceptsQualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA aplus) Minimum of 5 years of experience in data/financial analysis (industry-agnostic experiencewelcome)Prior exposure to mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry is a plus, but notRequired Professional certification (CFA, CPA, or CMA) is a plus