Analyst, Performance Reporting

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

Company Description

First Quantum Minerals is a leading Canadian-based global mining & metals company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold & cobalt. As a company, we strive for continuous excellence and after 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers, exporting millions of tonnes of concentrate from multiple countries to customers worldwide. Our operations and future developments span across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas, and we are globally recognised for our specialist technical, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to unlock value from complex mineral projects and deliver rewarding careers for our people, returns for our shareholders and sustainable development for the many local communities that host our operations. As we expand our operations, continue to provide metals to build the modern world and shift to a low carbon, greener economy in the years ahead, our mining projects will continue to require the best and the brightest talent to help us solve the emerging challenges of our time, shape our business and unlock opportunities for our future.

Job Description

Although our production and financial results are the engine that drives our business, it is the depth of capability in our people that will continue to determine First Quantum’s ongoing success. Focused on supporting and influencing the group wide performance agenda, FQM’s Group FP&A function is focused on delivering financial analysis, performance monitoring, reporting and planning for both the company’s board and external markets. Reporting to the FP&A manager within the Group Finance team in London, this position plays a key part in supporting group forecasting, budgeting, modelling/scenario planning & financial (cost & capex) analysis, with the aim of providing insight into commercial performance and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Job & Candidate Requirements

The FP&A Analyst’s general accountabilities include, but are not limited to, the below:

• Analysis of group forecasts, budget and plans with appropriate sensitivity analysis, operational and group review.
• Prepare budget and forecast presentations to Executive management, delivering robust, accurate probing to question performance.
• Prepare and review of monthly, quarterly and year-end management accounts, performance reporting and analysis for Executive management
• Review and liaison with assigned operations on forecasts, budgets and actual financial and operational results
• Organise quarterly forecast and plan presentation meetings with operations and senior management
• Perform ad hoc analysis, project work or research as required, for example as support for quarter end results to market or as part of change management, continual improvement or system development projects
• Cost and capex review and analysis including trends and variances and follow-up of issues
• Prepare analyst slides for quarterly external market presentations
• Recommend strategies to improve data quality/ reporting and suggest opportunities to automate or scale processes through improvements in our technology capabilities, methodologies etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• An undergraduate or Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics or other relevant area of study
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• A post graduate/ Master’s degree desirable
  
  

Experience & Technical Skills Required

• Keen interest in and passion for the mining and/or natural resources industry
• Basic understanding of commercial/operational issues and performance within an operational context
• Exceptional financial, quantitative & reporting capabilities. Operational experience on a mining site an asset.
• An ability to understand complex issues & risks and be interested, or have experience, in data visualization.
• High proficiency in financial software/ systems (Excel, PowerBi & HFM- Hyperion), analytics and modelling.
• Experienced with business- partnering & project management.
  
  

Behavioural Traits

• Focused, detail orientated and driven. Thrives in a challenging environment
• Results orientated. Aspires for excellence, setting high standards and taking accountability for performance
• Strong level of learning agility with a curious and continuous improvement mind-set
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. Thrives on building relationships and collaborating with operations, corporate offices and external stakeholders
• Calm, confident and collaborative. Comfortable “rolling up the sleeves” with a “can do” approach
• High level of personal credibility with the authority to build respect and trust at all levels of the company
• Strong influencing and decision-making capability
  
  

Other Requirements

• Candidates with the right to work in the applicable region without visa sponsorship preferred
• Mobile. Willingness to work and travel across FQM’s operations and locations worldwide
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in other languages highly regarded
  
  

Core Values & Behavioural Profile

FQM’s culture is centred on fostering innovation, harnessing original thinking and challenging convention. We work Bolder, Smarter, Driven, Together. These 4 pillars are the keys to our growth in the past, the success of our present, and the foundations of our continued evolution and improvement into the future.

Additional Information

First Quantum Benefits

• A dynamic, challenging and extraordinary working environment where safety is a number one priority
• Opportunity to develop within a growing company that is currently one of the world's top 10 copper producers
• Highly competitive base compensation & financial incentives (discretionary bonuses & Long term share plan)
• Attractive benefits package & leave options aligned with local market best practice
• Performance over presence culture & flexible working environment as per business requirements
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

At FQM, while at the beginning of our D&I journey, we are committed to embedding the principles of diversity and inclusion into our culture, company and practices with the aim of ensuring an environment of equity irrespective of race, gender age, religion, identity or experience.

Office or Operation’s Location: London

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