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Marketing Commercial Finance Business Partnering
CDI18 days ago
Job Description
Solwezi
CDI
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Finance Business Partner – First Quantum Mineral
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description: Job title: Finance Business Partner. Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc, Solwezi. Department: Finance. Section: Finance Business Partnering. Position reports to: Superintendent Accounting.
Purpose: The position will be responsible to facilitate the capital expenditure request process as well as the preparation of the annual capital budget/rolling forecasts and tracking actual expenditure of projects against plan. This involves working closely with all members of the management team to understand the risks & opportunities of the business that impact the project pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
Required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
Support the business to prepare AFCE’s by ensuring clear motivation of business cases for capital expenditure requests including financial implications of proposals (NRV/Payback); Review and timely approval of AFCE’s and creation of projects in Pronto; Assist project owners to manage and control capital spend including understanding of cost and opportunities for savings; Support the preparation of the annual capital budget and rolling forecasts; Identify and ownership of opportunities to improve efficiency and simplicity of capital reporting; Assist with project performance analysis, budget tracking, and variance reporting to various stakeholder groups.
Coordinate the quarterly Capex reporting requirements for presentation to Group. Adhoc projects and other duties as required by the Finance Manager and Superintendent Accounting; Contribute to the achievement of the broader Finance team goals; Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the heads of departments and their key personnel on site; Expected to understand the business operation to enhance contribution towards value creation. Highlight on any cost saving initiatives and review with management. Provide Management and other KMP stakeholders with necessary adhoc reports to assist them in the valuation of KMP performance.
Qualifications: All Academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA). Diploma/Degree in Accounts & Business Studies, CIMA, ACCA or CA Zambia equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of Five (5) years relevant Mining Finance and Accounting experience. A high degree of computer literacy (including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Pronto or other major ERP systems). Experience with Power BI software will be highly regarded.
Behavioural Traits:
Bolder: Accept New Challenges – Be flexible and versatile and prepared to take on challenges as needed.
Smarter: Look for Efficiencies – Identify better ways of doing things, use networks to improve decision making.
Driven: Get Things Done – Take ownership and demonstrate safety leadership, turn ideas into action, overcome obstacles and deliver results.
Aim High: Set exemplary safety standards, be motivated and determined to continuously improve safety culture.
Together: Builds Credibility – Communicate well across the organisation and understand others views.
Operational Requirements: Effective management of own work and that of subordinates. Management of computers, calculators, printers/photocopiers. Numerical skills. Written skills essential in preparing reports. Oral skills involved in communicating information to management and staff.
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