Financial Analyst

Orla Mining Ltd; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Thunder Bay is seeking a Financial Analyst to oversee and optimize capital project investments. This mid-senior level role involves ensuring accuracy in financial data and compliance, while providing insights for cost optimization. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has over 3 years of financial analysis experience, preferably in mining or heavy industry. Join a dynamic team focused on responsible gold mining and sustainable value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years in financial analysis, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial data and accounting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and ensure the accuracy of financial data related to capital projects.
• Monitor and report on budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Provide insights and recommendations for cost optimization.
• Support month-end and year-end financial procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial data understanding

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Proficiency with SAP

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field

3+ years in financial analysis, preferably in mining or heavy industry

CPA enrollment or comparable experience preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Thunder Bay, Ontario

Overview

Orla Mining is striving to be the emerging gold producer of choice with a diversified asset base, a development and exploration portfolio, an experienced management team, and a high-quality board and shareholder base.

Orla operates the Camino Rojo Oxide Gold Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, a low-cost, 100% owned open-pit heap leach mine covering over 139,000 hectares, with a large sulphide mineral endowment. We are also advancing the South Railroad Project in Nevada and recently acquired the Musselwhite Mine in Northern Ontario, which has a 25-year operating history and potential for resource expansion.

We are committed to responsible gold mining, creating sustainable value, and fostering a culture of excellence, respect, and care.

Purpose

As part of our Musselwhite Mine acquisition, we are recruiting a Financial Analyst. This role, based in Thunder Bay, will oversee and optimize capital project investments, ensuring rigorous financial analysis, compliance, and effective coordination with project teams. The role reports to the Site Controller and is vital to the Finance department's success.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and ensure the accuracy of financial data related to capital projects.
• Monitor and report on budgets, forecasts, and expenditures.
• Collaborate with site and regional teams to ensure financial compliance.
• Provide insights and recommendations for cost optimization.
• Support month-end and year-end financial procedures.
• Develop and implement financial systems and controls.
• Assist in business planning processes.
• Perform SOX compliance duties.
• Conduct reconciliations and adjustments.
• Work closely with site teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years in financial analysis, preferably in mining or heavy industry.
• CPA enrollment or comparable experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial data and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Dependable, results-oriented, with integrity and ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt quickly.
• Professional demeanor with confidentiality awareness.
• Effective resource allocation and high-quality delivery skills.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: 5x2, 8-hour days.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Mining