Principal Performance Reporting at Anglo American

Job Description:

• As Principal Performance Reportingyou will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:  

Performance Management

• Comply with the Kumba performance management drumbeat.
• Consolidate, analyse, and report on Kumba's commercial performance for the Manager Performance Management of Kumba.
• Work with Manager Performance Management to set up performance management rhythms and routines.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support performance analysis and decision-making.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and variance analysis to provide insights into operational performance and financial results.
• Collaborate with operational teams to analyse production costs and identify cost reduction and process optimisation opportunities
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements for the Manager Performance Management of Kumba, followed by reporting.

Management of Function

• Develop a detailed implementation plan for forecasts and the budgeting process at Kumba.
• Understand the current financing and business management systems and specific issues in Kumba.
• Collaborate with the relevant Exco members, Mine GMs, Commercial Manager Northern Cape, Integrated Planning team and peers in Kumba to instil consistency across the organisation regarding Kumba's forecasting and budgeting process.
• Identify and manage the key stakeholders.
• Identify the key stakeholders and their issues and needs.
• Understand the user’s issues and work with them to address them.

Process Oversight

• Monitor, review, and problem-solve the forecasting and budgeting process.
• Support Manager Performance Management in communicating with the relevant Exco members regarding the forecast and budget submissions to understand Kumba's view.
• Develop a reporting template for each site to ensure that performance review meetings highlight critical issues and develop a plan to address these.
• Help solve problems as they emerge and provide guidance where required.
• Ensure all documentation with procedures and reports is complete and in control.
• Coordinate Monthly Performance Reviews (MPR), Operational Committee (Opco) and Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPR).
• Focus on a full-year view with any risks & opportunities to be pursued.
• Work closely with the ISOP team to identify risks & opportunities for Kumba from both exports & domestic sales.
• Use industry knowledge and rigorous problem-solving and analysis techniques to draw critical management insights for senior stakeholders.

Management of People

• Develop the intellectual capability within functional responsibilities
• Ensure the development and retention of capabilities, driving the implementation of initiatives and the formation of a competent workforce
• Manage people effectively, including optimising human resources and ensuring work ethics, supporting individuals to strive towards improving their performance
• Create a safe and healthy work environment

Authorities:

• Managerial, service, and advisory authority
• This role is in the Finance (FIN) at a Band 5 level reporting to the Manager Performance Management.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Degree + ACMA / CGMA and/or CA(SA) and/or similar financial training on NQF8
• SA Drivers License Code B

Experience

• Understanding key value drivers within the discipline's value chain and the interdependence of critical levers.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals.
• Awareness of new technologies and their impact on operational activities within the scope of the role.
• Familiarity with business improvement tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of business acumen and the commercial drivers influencing site performance.
• Understanding financial metrics and budgeting tools.
• Knowledge of risk management techniques and critical controls.
• Awareness of leadership tools to foster a purpose-led, high-performance, and change culture.
• Understanding of organisation model concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of influencing and networking concepts.
• Understanding of strategic thinking principles.
• Knowledge of decision-making frameworks.
• Awareness of safety, health, environmental, legislative, statutory, and regulatory requirements.