Finance Collaboration Lead at First Quantum Minerals

At First Quantum, we empower our employees’ potential by embracing a distinctive approach, rooted in a unique and clearly defined culture—what we call the “First Quantum Way.” At our organization, you’ll experience a distinctive work environment unlike any other, driving us to seek individuals who embrace a more innovative, strategic mindset to identify opportunities, address challenges, and achieve impactful outcomes. Our ethos revolves around empowering you to exercise independent thought and question established norms to achieve optimal outcomes. This approach enables us to consistently accomplish remarkable feats in exceptional settings. Job description: Job title: Finance Business Partner Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc, Solwezi. Department: Finance Section: Finance Business Partnering Position reports to : Superintendent Accounting Purpose This role will oversee the capital expenditure request process, the development of the annual capital budget, rolling forecasts, and the monitoring of actual project expenditures against established plans. Collaboration with all management team members will be essential to assess business risks and opportunities that influence the project pipeline. Key Responsibilities You must comply with all applicable health, safety, environment, and quality regulations, as well as financial, human resources, and other company-mandated policies and procedures, ensuring full alignment with the role’s responsibilities and regulatory obligations. Facilitate the preparation of Aces by providing comprehensive justification for capital expenditure proposals, including detailed assessment of their financial impacts, such as net present value (NPV) and payback periods. Conduct a thorough review and promptly approve projects within AFCE’s system, while simultaneously establishing new initiatives in Pronto. Provide support to project owners in overseeing and regulating capital expenditures, with a focus on evaluating costs and identifying potential savings opportunities. Assist in the development of the annual capital budget as well as ongoing rolling forecasts. Develop and assume responsibility for identifying opportunities to enhance the efficiency and simplicity of capital reporting processes. Provide support in evaluating project performance metrics, monitoring budget adherence, and preparing detailed variance reports for distribution among key stakeholders. Facilitate the quarterly preparation and submission of Capex reporting materials for review by the Group. The Finance Manager and Superintendent Accounting may assign various ad hoc projects and additional responsibilities as needed. Facilitate the realization of the Finance team’s overarching objectives by actively participating in strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts. Foster and sustain productive professional relationships with department heads and their essential staff members on-site. To gain a comprehensive understanding of business operations with the aim of enhancing contributions to value creation. Review cost-saving proposals and present them to management for evaluation. Prepare and deliver ad hoc reports to Management and other Key Management Personnel (KMP) stakeholders, facilitating their evaluation of KMP performance. Qualifications All academic qualifications and results must undergo verification by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZARA). Qualifications required include a Diploma or Degree in Accounting and Business Studies, along with professional certifications such as CIA, ARCA, or an equivalent qualification recognized in Zambia, such as CA Zambia. Experience Professional Rewriting: Demonstrates a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in the fields of mining finance and accounting. A strong competency in computer applications is required, particularly expertise in Microsoft Excel and Pronto or comparable enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Familiarity with Power BI software would be advantageous. BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS Bolder Accept New Challenges Meet challenges with adaptability and versatility, ensuring preparedness to handle dynamic tasks as required. Smarter Look for Efficiencies Seek innovative solutions to enhance processes and leverage professional networks to inform strategic decision-making. Driven Get Things Done Assume accountability and exhibit strong safety leadership, transforming innovative concepts into tangible outcomes, addressing challenges proactively, and ensuring consistent delivery of results. Aim High Establish and uphold superior safety standards while demonstrating unwavering motivation and determination to enhance safety culture consistently. Together Builds Creditability Effectively collaborate with teams throughout the organization, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and actively engaging with diverse perspectives. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Highly effective at overseeing both individual and team workloads while ensuring optimal productivity and accountability among all team members. Oversee the maintenance and operation of computer systems, calculators, and printers/photocopiers to ensure optimal functionality and availability. Numerical skills Strong written communication skills are required to effectively prepare reports. Communicating information effectively to both management and staff requires strong verbal communication skills. 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