Mining Capital & Investment Analyst

First Quantum Minerals Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quantum Minerals is a leading global mining and metals company focused on copper, nickel, gold and cobalt. Reporting to the Head of Capital & Investment within Group Finance, this role supports executive decision-making through rigorous financial analysis and investment governance across mining operations and corporate initiatives.

You will build and challenge financial models, lead capital allocation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic planning and long-term

Qualifications

• Experience in financial modelling and investment analysis for mining or industrial assets.
• Strong proficiency in evaluating DCF/NPV/IRR and sensitivity analyses.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated financial models for the FQM Group.
• Prepare DCF, NPV, IRR, payback and sensitivity analyses.
• Assess greenfield and brownfield growth projects.
• Evaluate acquisition, divestment and joint venture opportunities.
• Challenge technical, commercial and operational assumptions.
• Support annual capital allocation processes.
• Prepare portfolio optimisation analyses and dashboards.
• Conduct post-investment reviews and lessons learned.
• Support strategic planning and scenario modelling.
• Assist in due diligence processes for inorganic opportunities.

Skills

Financial modelling

NPV/IRR analysis

Forecasting

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, business

CFA / MBA beneficial

Tools

Hyperion

Power BI

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

First Quantum Minerals is a leading global mining and metals company focused on copper, nickel, gold and cobalt. Reporting to the Head of Capital & Investment within Group Finance, this role supports executive decision-making through rigorous financial analysis and investment governance across mining operations and corporate initiatives.

You will build and challenge financial models, lead capital allocation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic planning and long-term