Finance Business Analyst - Relocation Required

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  Location

  (CANADA) and Emo

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  Job Reference

  21292

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Business, Accounting & Finance / 3 Years

Job Description & Qualifications

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company. 

When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment.  New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners.  To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page. 

New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:

•     A stimulating values-based work environment
•     A culture of collaboration and inclusion
•     Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
•     Career development opportunities
•     A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
•     A competitive total compensation program
•     A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan

Rainy River Mine

Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
 
The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario  The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.

About the Role

Schedule: 5 days in /2 days off, 4 days in /3 days off

Reporting to: Senior Business Analyst

Position Objective:

As part of the Finance Team, the Business Analyst is responsible for supporting the execution of the financial planning, completing assigned month end and quarter end responsibilities. This role also includes providing accurate and timely reporting and to provide data-based analyses as required by the site Management for decision-making, all-in support of developing and sustaining effective cost control and optimization.

Responsibilities

Budget and Planning

• Review and input the financial planning and forecasting details and inputs
• Validate inputs and work with department heads to develop quality budget and forecast plans
• Support the development the Financial Life of Mine Model
• Assist management in the reporting, review and analysis of departmental/organizational costs and performance.
• End to end ownership and management of assigned budget and planning departments
• Coordinate the planning cycle including annual budgets, forecasts and the reporting of actual  
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the operations department budget and forecast, providing regular analysis to operations

Cost and Operations Analysis

• Finance lead for planning, reporting and variance analysis of key operations physicals and costs for assigned departments
• Perform Operational and Financial analysis as required by Site Management and assist Department Heads to drive cost consciousness and decision making
• Provide support and adhoc financial analysis to site Management and supervisors as required to meet business needs.
• Share knowledge to internal and external stakeholders and provide reporting as required from financial business tools (eg SAP, BPC, Excel workbooks etc)
• Support the induction process for new hires or transfers as it relates to the use and understanding of financial tools, practices and processes
• Work with operations to drive understanding of cost drivers and collaborate on cost improvements and assist in implementing cost optimization solutions

Finance Department Support

• Support the Finance team to provide leadership to the team members
• Drive the end-to-end month end process, covering tasks of the Senior Business Analyst and others in their absence
• Subject matter expert for system generated report building, both SAP & BPC
• Support the audit requirements as they relate to assigned areas and adherence to internal control standards (eg SOX, IASB etc)
• Drive business process improvements as required and recommended by internal audit
• Provide direction and assistance with Operational and Financial reporting.
• Assist the Financial Controller to lead and drive Zero base budgeting.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities for improvement and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Be a positive role model for members of the finance team

Other

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental responsibilities
• Any additional tasks as requested by your Supervisor

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, preferably with professional Accounting designation or a relevant combination of skills and experience
• Membership of Financial Institutions would be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience preferably in capital intensive industry (mining, manufacturing, oil and gas)
• Knowledge of SAP is considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of office equipment and skilled with computer programs (including Word, Excel, and other Office software)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Must commit to a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties.
• Dynamic (being able to act quickly on a wide range of requests), but at same time attention to detail.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
• Personal integrity
• Self-directed, pro-active and self-motivated
• Comfortable working with both Mining Operations and Finance
• Demonstrate an eagerness to learn

Why New Gold?

• Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
• Extended Health & Dental Benefit
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
• Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
• Relocation package provided

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company.  Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.

Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility

New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors.  Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.