Commercial Analyst (Finance)

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Burgersfort; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of platinum group metals is seeking to fill a finance role at the C4 level. This position involves assisting with financial target breakdowns and budgeting, along with providing operational support for financial reporting and performance improvement. Candidates should hold tertiary qualifications in Business Accounting, Finance, or Economics, with 1-2 years of accounting experience. Located at the Mototolo Complex in Limpopo, this role offers meaningful work and opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Market-aligned reward and recognition

Opportunities for learning and development

Commitment to safe operations

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Accounting, Finance, or Economics are required.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Business fields are advantageous.
• CIMA or CA(SA) certifications or studies are a plus.
• Must have 1 to 2 years of experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial target breakdown and budgeting.
• Provide operational support and analyses for budgets.
• Report financial performance and track cost.
• Supply data analyses for cost improvement opportunities.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Business Accounting, Finance, Economics

Postgraduate in Business Accounting, Finance, Economics - advantageous

CIMA/CA(SA) or studying towards - advantageous

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Number of positions: 1

Location of positions: Mototolo Complex

Job Description

Planning & Budgeting

• Assist Commercial Advisor with the breakdown of financial targets down to site work areas
• Provide operational support to the budgeting process on site, collating budget inputs and supplying analyses.
• Support business case modelling for the operation.
• Collate financial forecasts by the disciplines.
• Provide end users with financial information to control cost.
• Supply reports to facilitate transparent communication of risks
• Provide operational support for site financial audits

Reporting & Controls

• Collate discipline financial inputs across disciplines.
• Prepare effective financial reports & analyses, in line with company standards.
• Monitor site financial performance, highlighting deviations to management.
• Track cost performance against budget.
• Support implementation of P950 cost savings initiatives.
• Feedback improvement needs and ideas.

Site Performance Improvement

• Supply data analyses & insights for discussions with disciplines.
• Prepare business cases and sensitivity analyses for cost improvement opportunities.
• Support quantification of financial impact of improvement measures.

This role is in the Finance Department at C4 level reporting to the Commercial Advisor.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications within Business Accounting, Finance, Economics
• Postgraduate within Business Accounting, Finance, Economics – advantageous
• CIMA/CA(SA) or studying towards - advantageous

Experience

• At least 1 - 2 years’ experience in the accounting field
• SAP experience - advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of operational processes within scope of role
• Monitoring of benchmarks and identification of performance gaps
• Data collection and management
• Application of management accounting processes
• Data collection, analysis, and management for decision-making

Additional Information

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.