Financial Modelling Specialist

Description:

Financial Modelling Specialist – Shape the Future with Data-Driven InsightsA high-impact opportunity awaits a detail-oriented Financial Modelling Specialist with a passion for driving strategic business decisions. This role is ideal for an analytical thinker with expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and data analysis—particularly within the mining sector. Key Responsibilities:

• Develop short-term (annual budget) and long-term (life-of-mine) financial models.
• Conduct benchmarking and process analysis in collaboration with operational teams.
• Analyze and update financial data, including budgets, income statements, and forecasts.
• Identify trends, assess risks, and provide insights to optimize business performance.
• Structure reports on financial status and risk to support key decision-making.
• Maintain and refine financial models to align with investor and financing requirements.
• Assist with strategic planning, investment decisions, and business development initiatives.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including investors, financiers, and government agencies.

What You Need to Succeed:
Mandatory Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or Financial Modeller with strong forecasting skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, taxation, and mining-related financial matters.
• Strong analytical skills with a sharp eye for accuracy and numerical proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or BCom in Financial Mathematics, Accounting, or Statistics.
• Background in project and infrastructure finance , particularly in the mining industry.
• 7+ years of financial modelling experience, ideally in mining.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for complex financial analysis.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive, independent work approach.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Management experience is a plus.

Why This Role?
This is your chance to influence financial decision-making in a high-paced industry.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to hnieuwoudt@networkfinance.co.za .
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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance!

For more information contact:
Heidi Nieuwoudt on 012 348 4940
Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Actuarial and Analytical

Requirements:

• Develop short-term (annual budget) and long-term (life-of-mine) financial models.
• Conduct benchmarking and process analysis in collaboration with operational teams.
• Analyze and update financial data, including budgets, income statements, and forecasts.
• Identify trends, assess risks, and provide insights to optimize business performance.
• Structure reports on financial status and risk to support key decision-making.
• Maintain and refine financial models to align with investor and financing requirements.
• Assist with strategic planning, investment decisions, and business development initiatives.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including investors, financiers, and government agencies.

• BSc Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or Financial Modeller with strong forecasting skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, taxation, and mining-related financial matters.
• Strong analytical skills with a sharp eye for accuracy and numerical proficiency.

• Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or BCom in Financial Mathematics, Accounting, or Statistics.
• Background in project and infrastructure finance , particularly in the mining industry.
• 7+ years of financial modelling experience, ideally in mining.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for complex financial analysis.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive, independent work approach.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Management experience is a plus.