Financial Modeller

Ivanhoe Mines; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company based in Johannesburg is looking for a Finance Analyst. The ideal candidate will develop financial models, conduct in-depth analyses, and support decision-making processes. A BSc in Finance or Economics, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required. Experience with financial modeling and mining is advantageous. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a finance analyst or financial modeller.
• Hands on experience with statistical analysis and forecasting.
• Well informed on current financial subjects, accounting, taxation.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for annual budgets and long-term plans.
• Conduct benchmarking and process analysis with the Operations team.
• Update and analyze monthly data including budgets and income statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BSc Degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : August 23, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Requirements :

• BSc Degree in Finance, Economics or related field
• Proven working experience as a finance analyst / financial modeller.
• Hands on experience with statistical analysis and forecasting.
• Experience with mining, financial models will be an added advantage
• Well informed on current financial subjects, accounting, taxation, and if possible mining issues

Minimumadvanced skills and knowledge in :

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills and attention to detail, with the ability to assess complex analysis measures and excel models
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytically rigorous and detail oriented particularly with regards to numerical analysis
• Problem solving orientated
• Ability to work on own initiative and take accountability for own actions
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel, Word and PowerPoint

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to :

• Develop financial models for both short term : Annual Budget and long term plans : Life of Mine Model.
• Conduct bench-marking and process analysis with the Operations team and with information sources within the Group in order to refine assumptions and ensure that the output is subject to a sanity check.
• Update and analyse data (budgets, income statement, forecasts etc.) on a monthly basis
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve performance
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on status and risk(s)
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance as well as develop forecast models.
• Identify trends and update the model(s) accordingly, based on sound analysis, and actual information, as it gets recorded in the financial management systems
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• To develop and maintain appropriate financial models meeting the requirements of investors, sponsors, financiers and / or procuring agencies as the case may be
• To review, manage and amend existing financial models
• To prepare various reports and presentations, specifically in support of the financial models prepared or reviewed
• To perform ad hoc analysis using financial models and / or various datasets (e.g., data analysis, trend analysis)
• To assist in marking up and preparing various reports and agreements, where applicable using the inputs and results from the financial model
• To attend various meetings and interact with clients, lenders, investors, financiers, operations contractors, construction contractors, engineers, legal advisors, or government agencies as may be required in relation to the project and related arrangements
• To develop the Company’s financial modelling competencies
• To assist with new business development e.g. tenders
• To assist with general project management as may be required