Financial Analyst Mining Industry

Job Summary

We 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