Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis

Newmont Australia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing programs

Learning & leadership training

Job summary

Newmont's Perth-based team is seeking a Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis for a 12-month contract. Based in Perth with hybrid flexibility, you will provide robust budgeting, forecasting and reporting support across the Asia Pacific region’s Australian operations.

You’ll analyse life-of-mine planning models, budgets and performance data, delivering clear insights and commentary to leadership while driving continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Geology or related field.
• Mining industry experience preferred with understanding of site support functions.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability with opportunity identification.
• Experience in process improvement and organisational change.
• Excellent communication, influencing and leadership skills with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Support regional planning, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
• Review financial models relating to life-of-mine planning and investment evaluation.
• Analyse budgets and performance data, delivering insights and leadership-ready commentary.
• Collaborate with the Regional Planning team to improve planning quality and transparency.
• Assist in project prioritisation and recommendation shaping.
• Contribute to automation of planning and reporting to reduce manual effort.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Geology

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hybrid Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. Our Perth Hub is one of Newmont’s regional corporate offices for Asia Pacific, serving as the coordination centre for our Australian and Papua New Guinea operations. Located in the heart of Subiaco, the Perth Hub brings together professionals from many disciplines – from mine engineering and projects to finance, IT and human resources – to support sites like Boddington, Tanami, Lihir and Cadia. Working in Perth means being part of a diverse team united by a commitment to safety, partnership and continuous improvement. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive and people-focused, with opportunities to learn from colleagues across sites, disciplines and countries. We encourage flexible ways of working and support our people to build rewarding careers while helping create lasting value for our business and the communities where we operate.

Your Impact

As Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis, you’ll provide accurate, timely and insightful financial analysis and planning support to strengthen strategic decision-making and operational efficiency across the AAP business unit. You’ll support robust budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, promote financial discipline and identify opportunities that contribute to business value.

As Part of Our Team, You Will

• Support the delivery of regional business planning, forecasting and strategic planning processes, ensuring site and functional inputs are robust, consistent and decision-ready.
• Review and challenge financial models supporting life-of-mine planning, investment evaluation and long-term value creation across the AAP portfolio.
• Analyse site and functional budgets, performance results, risks and opportunities, converting financial and operational data into clear insights, recommendations and leadership-ready commentary.
• Contribute as a key member of the Regional Planning team, supporting the Director, Finance, Regional Planning, and partnering with site and functional stakeholders to improve planning quality, strengthen financial discipline and drive continuous improvement across the AAP portfolio.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support project prioritisation, including rank and rate assessments.
• Contribute to the simplification and automation of planning and reporting processes, using data-driven tools and continuous improvement practices to reduce manual effort and improve transparency.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Geology or a related discipline, or equivalent expertise and experience.
• Experience within the mining and processing industry, with a broad understanding of the operational and service functions supporting a mining business.
• Strong commercial and analytical capability, with the ability to identify issues, address problems and capitalise on opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, continuous improvement, innovation and organisational change.
• Strong communication, influencing and leadership capabilities, supported by experience in safety planning and enterprise-level risk identification and mitigation.

Your Work Environment

This 12-month contract opportunity is part of Newmont’s Financial Planning team and is based in Perth with flexible Monday-to-Friday hybrid working arrangements. You’ll partner closely with operations, projects, consultants and corporate leadership, supporting sites across the AAP region and contributing to broader global initiatives where required. The successful applicant will have unrestricted Australian Working rights.

Why Join Newmont

Working at Newmont’s Perth Hub provides the opportunity to contribute to a global business while supporting operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea. You'll be part of a collaborative, professional environment where innovation, partnership and continuous improvement are valued.

Eligible Employees May Benefit From

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse projects, stakeholders and operations across the Asia Pacific region.
• Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and global subject matter experts.
• Career pathways across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow. At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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