Senior Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis at AngloGold Ashanti

Role Purpose

• As part of the Commercial and Mine Improvement Area the Senior Specialist: Planning & Performance is accountable for the development of complex and high priority continuous improvement programs to add value to both business units across the Mining Alliances and the onsite Mining Contract Commercial Management functions.
• This role will drive and set the standard for the permissible commercial processes within the alliance and provide the framework, tools, and subject matter expertise to support and improve OE of the alliance. 
• This role assists in the delivery of the LOM plan by working with the integrated planning team and the Mining Contractor, this includes developing & implementing operational strategies, budgets, forecasts and related projects.
• Contributing towards the delivery of the Mining Alliance business objectives of a centralized cost focused culture, through innovation and collaboration.  

Key Accountabilities

• Build and continuously improve Contract Management and Review system for the Mining Alliance.
• Construct and submit the annual budget based on the approved option, address variances to plan, mitigate threats and manage performance.
• Deliver budget, forecasts and report performance to plans, keeping manager informed of variances to plans, identified risks and risk management plans.
• Contribute to the building of organizational capability within the commercial and mining improvement function as well as through an advisory role with stakeholders.
• Develop systems across the mining department work, integrating processes managed at the superintendent level to provide effective planning, efficient and safe work practices, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Work with site colleagues and the Australian Region, to maximize organizational value.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• Must have at least 5 years mining industry experience, preferably in a commercial or engineering function.
• Tertiary qualifications in a mining industry related to discipline or equivalent operational experience.

Technical Knowledge

• Broad range of mining skills encompassing mine design, mine scheduling, mining systems, business planning and financial analysis.
• Mining cost modelling.
• Project Management.
• Proficient level of computer knowledge in Microsoft Suite inclusive of Office & Project. 
• Sound understanding of the business unit value drivers.
• Commercial acumen to operate the mine as business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Solid problem-solving skills combined with consistent quality of work.
• Diagnostic skills in assessing process problems.

Leadership and Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with AngloGold Values.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, communication and motivating skills.
• High energy, commitment and enthusiasm for the work with high personal goals for self and team.
• Well-developed industry network.