Commercial Finance Manager - Northern Star Surface Mining
Ready to take your mining career to new heights? Northern Star Surface Mining (NSSM), the newly established entity of Northern Star Resources, Australia's leading gold producer, offers a pathway to innovation and growth. NSSM is dedicated to delivering outstanding results in gold mining operations and will provide genuine opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Northern Star Resources is a renowned ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with major operations in Western Australia and Alaska. NSSM represents our commitment to expanding in-house capabilities and delivering exceptional surface mining support.
NSSM is committed to providing top-tier, in-house support, while embodying Northern Star's STARR Core Values, with our first project based at the iconic Kalgoorlie Super Pit.
We are actively seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join the team, working at our Subiaco based Corporate Office, on a permanent and full-time basis.
Reporting to the Group Manager Finance - Mining Services, this key senior role involves overseeing cost management and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial process improvements, contract management, and analytics within open pit operations. It focuses on enabling data-driven decision-making, fostering team development, and driving continuous business improvements, all aligned with our STARR Core Values.
Here is what awaits you.
* Review, audit, and oversee the continuous improvement of existing processes and systems, including project evaluation and execution.
* Manage contract administration and commercial agreements for open pit operations while developing and implementing scalable project analytics to ensure compliance with personnel, utilization, and contractual obligations.
* Ensure the integration of operational data, performance metrics, and financial insights to support comprehensive and informed decision-making.
* Lead the delivery and ongoing refinement of business processes and ERP systems across sites.
* Contribute to the development, maintenance, and accessibility of KPI and metric reports for analysis, primarily utilizing BI systems (Power BI preferred).
* Train, mentor, and develop Business Analysts to enhance team capabilities.
* Drive the continuous improvement of processes and commercial reporting across sites.
* Support the management and development of the commercial and finance teams.
* Identify opportunities for business improvement and facilitate the implementation of sustainable and impactful changes.
* Oversee the preparation and maintenance of project budgets and timelines to ensure effective project delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor of Commerce with Finance or Accounting
* CA or CPA accreditation
* Experience within the mining or resources sector (preferred but not essential).
* Ability to effectively communicate financial & commercial insights to stakeholders at all levels.
* Proven experience in financial forecasting, cost analysis & budgeting.
* A sound working knowledge of, or exposure to the functionality of ERP systems.
* Strong computer literacy across the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly expertise within Excel and Power Bi.
Passion for Growth
* Excellent leadership & interpersonal skills, along with outstanding stakeholder management skills.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport & solid, collaborative working relationships.
* Commercially astute, you are solutions focused & think strategically & outside the box to achieve successful outcomes.
* Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills & the ability to multitask & prioritise effectively.
* You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to deliver under pressure, while maintaining a calm, assured demeanour.
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.
* Career progression & professional development opportunities.
* Heavily subsidised top-cover Health Insurance through GU Health.
* A quarterly Gold Price Variable Bonus.
* An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
* An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
* Our GoldSTARR program - with real cash savings for everyday expenses
* Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
Eligibility.
Northern Star's pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirming you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who foster an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.
We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application.
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