Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Gold Mining

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 170.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Pension fund

Life insurance

Executive travel allowances

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is partnering with a major South African gold miner to recruit a strategic and analytical Head of FP&A. This remote-oversight role leads the finance function, shapes financial strategy, and drives performance management for the Welkom-region operation.

The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of progressive FP&A and corporate finance experience, with mining sector exposure, CA(SA)/ACCA/CFA, and strong modeling, forecasting and leadership skills to deliver actionable business insights at

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• CA(SA), ACCA, or CFA are highly preferred.
• 10–12 years progressive FP&A and corporate finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Mining or heavy industrial sector experience is essential.
• Strong modeling, forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Hyperion and SAP BPC; advanced Excel skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead development and implementation of annual budget, long-term strategic plans, and rolling forecasts for mining operations.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations on key drivers and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for decision-making, scenarios, and risk assessment.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for senior management and board.
• Drive performance management with KPIs and tracking against financial/operational goals.
• Mentor and develop FP&A team; foster excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, commercial and other finance functions for alignment.
• Ensure compliance with mining sector financial regulations and reporting standards.

Kenntnisse

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CA(SA) / ACCA / CFA preferred

Tools

Hyperion

SAP BPC

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the South African gold mining industry, is looking for a strategic and analytical Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead their finance function based remotely but overseeing operations near Welkom . This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the company's financial strategy, driving performance management, and providing critical insights to support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning, with a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations. This is a high-impact position for a finance leader to shape the financial future of a prominent mining operation in the Free State province, contributing directly to its long-term sustainability and profitability. You will lead a team of finance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the annual budget, long-term strategic financial plans, and rolling forecasts for the mining operations.
• Provide insightful financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations on key business drivers, performance trends, and investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making, scenario planning, and risk assessment.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and the board of directors.
• Drive performance management initiatives, establishing KPIs and tracking progress against financial and operational goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with operations, commercial, and other finance functions to ensure alignment and integration of financial plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting standards applicable to the mining sector in the Free State .

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA(SA), ACCA, or CFA are highly preferred.
• A minimum of 10-12 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and corporate finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience within the mining or heavy industrial sectors is essential.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, budgeting processes, and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage a remote team effectively and collaborate across different geographies, supporting the Welkom operations.

Benefits

This executive position offers an exceptional salary package, including a significant bonus potential tied to organizational performance and strategic financial achievements. The benefits are comprehensive, featuring top-tier medical aid, a substantial pension fund, life insurance, and executive travel allowances. The role provides a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to significantly influence the financial strategy of a key industry player. Our client is committed to fostering professional growth and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement. This is a critical leadership role for a seasoned finance professional seeking to make a substantial impact within the mining sector.