Financial Analyst - Business Planning ( 6 month Contract)

Company Description

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant. 

We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles. By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide the solutions to societal expectations. By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation, and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. 

Job Description

The Financial Analyst will be required to contribute to delivery of the group business planning process, with a particular focus on the mining businesses as well as the assessment and analysis of both current operational performance and future project investments. The focus will be on ensuring a cohesive strategic plan across the Group and that both investment opportunities and operational performance align to this plan and deliver the bottom-line benefits as expected. The Finance Analyst - Business Planning should build strong working relationships with the De Beers Technical & Sustainability team and Group Finance teams as well as Business Unit Finance teams.

TYPICAL TASKS  

• Participate in the preparation of the joined up De Beers consolidated Business plan (5-year focus and life of mine)
• Prepare presentation materials and reports in support of the De Beers Group Business Plan and Budget.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the business units with the view of gaining in-depth knowledge of their operations including risks and opportunities with respect to their 5 year / LOM plans. •
• A strong understanding of the requirements of the shareholders is important as well as how these requirements impact Business Unit performance and delivery.
• Conduct monthly flash report calls with assigned Businesses and analyse the monthly operational performance against plan/forecast and identify trends and clearly articulate potential upside or risk to Senior Management Review Monthly / Quarterly Performance Reports prepared by the Business Units and highlight any questions or prompts to Senior Management that should be flagged to the Business Units. Further, provide input into the Group quarterly performance report.
• Analyse the monthly spend against the approved capital plan for the Mining business, identify trends, investigate variances and clearly articulate risks and opportunities.
• Provide business support, in facilitating the draft and final business plan and life of mine plan in terms of technical and system guidance. 
• Together with the rest of the team, prepare deliverables & analysis as part of the shareholder integrated planning process. 
• Respond to ad-hoc information requests from various stakeholders (shareholders, business development, strategy, Exco) providing meaningful and validated valuations and analysis.
• Feed into the annual impairment review process, including interaction with the auditors and compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant financial qualification or technical mining discipline
• Higher technical degree and/or CIMA/CA would be advantageous.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience within a mine planning / engineering role at a mining site or equivalent; or Operational experience, preferably on a mining operation; or
• Experience within a financial role providing a service to a mining client
• Hyperion Strategic Finance (HSF), Onestream and AFC (HFM) system knowledge would be advantageous

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Financial Planning and Analysis - Uses a range of data and information sources to perform analysis and produces management reports) • Investment Appraisal - Applies investment valuation approaches and interprets findings and other information)
• Project Management and Execution - Demonstrates an advanced understanding of project management tools and their application, and is able to apply in small project environments)
• Time management - Prioritise, structure work & effectively manage time
• Communication - Excellent communicator with the ability to communicate at all levels across the business  Understands how value is created

International travel may be required

Additional Information

Our Values 

Put Safety First  

We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity. We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal. 

Be Passionate  

We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create. 

Pull Together  

Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength. 

Build Trust 

We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish 

Show we Care  

The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud. 

Shape the Future  

We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver. 

Closing Date: 24 September 2026