Financial Analyst

CITIC Pacific Mining Management; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company is seeking a Financial Analyst to join their Financial Control team in Southwestern Ontario. The role involves supporting financial activities like reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Candidates should have experience in finance, ideally within the mining sector, and possess strong analytical skills. Attractive benefits include competitive remuneration, career progression, and training opportunities. The position is full-time and permanent, with a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Career progression pathways

Subsidised gym membership

Life and salary continuance insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting or financial analysis in the mining or resources sector.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets and databases.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial tender cost evaluations and assist with contract discussions.
• Monitor OPEX and CAPEX; undertake variance analysis.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Use of SQL

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CA qualifications (completed or in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Financial software applications

SQL databases

Job description

We’re seeking a Financial Analyst to join our Financial Control team on a full-time, permanent basis. Based in our Perth CBD office, you’ll support a wide range of financial activities across the business, including reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.

This role offers the chance to work with advanced financial systems, modern data analysis tools and a collaborative team, while developing your expertise within the mining industry.

About the Role

In this position, you will :

• Support commercial tender cost evaluations and assist with contract discussions.
• Monitor OPEX and CAPEX, undertake variance analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to budgeting processes and rolling forecasts for business departments.
• Collect and consolidate financial and non-financial data from multiple systems.
• Use SQL databases and data-tracking systems to support analysis and reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile General Ledger and sub-ledger accounts.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal uploads and system settlements.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit documentation and CAPEX system maintenance.
• Undertake additional ad-hoc tasks that add value to the team.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have :

• Previous experience in accounting or financial analysis, ideally in the mining or resources sector.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting and / or Finance.
• CPA / CA qualifications (completed or in progress) highly regarded.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications.
• Experience working with SQL and large / complex datasets.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse data, solve problems and develop practical solutions.

What We Offer

As an employee, you will have access to a range of benefits including leave entitlements, personal and family benefits, training and development opportunities, lifestyle perks and salary sacrifice options.

Our benefits include :

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression pathways and training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Subsidised gym membership at The Vault Gym for Perth office employees.

How to Apply

• Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close applications earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered.
• Internal applicants are required to advise their immediate line manager of their application.

As an employee of CPM, you’ll be part of an inclusive, culturally and gender diverse organisation committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

About Us

CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) is the company behind Sino Iron, Australia’s largest magnetite operation located on the Pilbara coast. We are leading the development of a new downstream processing industry for the nation by transforming magnetite iron ore into a high‑grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation featuring a large-scale mine, six-line concentrator, and port terminal facilities at Cape Preston. Our state‑of‑the‑art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in Western Australia.

With more than , employees worldwide across the CITIC Group, the majority shareholder of CPM, our operations provide global career opportunities. At CPM, we encourage our people to learn, grow and take advantage of opportunities across the business. You’ll be supported to reach your full potential and be recognised for your contribution.