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

Placements24; Willows (CA); A distancia; USD 150.000 - 241.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Pension fund

Life insurance

Executive travel allowances

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a strategic Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead the finance function remotely while overseeing Welkom operations in the Free State. You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning, translating complex data into actionable insights for executive leadership.

The role requires a Master’s degree with CA(SA)/ACCA/CFA preferred, 10–12 years in FP&A including leadership, and strong mining sector experience.

Formación

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional qualifications CA(SA)/ACCA/CFA preferred.
• 10–12 years of FP&A and corporate finance experience, with at least 5 in leadership.
• Extensive mining or heavy industry experience.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Hyperion, SAP BPC, and advanced Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of annual budget, long‑term strategic plans, and rolling forecasts for mining operations.
• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations on drivers, trends, and investments.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models for decision‑making and risk assessment.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for senior management and board.
• Drive performance management with KPIs and tracking against goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team and collaborate with operations and other finance functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards in mining.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Educación

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

CA(SA)

ACCA

CFA

Herramientas

Hyperion

SAP BPC

Excel

Descripción del empleo

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.