• Flexible working arrangements
• Interesting and diverse role
• A good team and company culture

Position: Principal Analyst – Business Evaluation

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. We are trusted by our owners and partners to realise the potential of their resources.

We produce commodities including bauxite, alumina, aluminium, metallurgical coal, manganese, nickel, silver, lead, zinc and copper from our operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America. With a focus on growing our base metals exposure, we also have two development options in North America and several partnerships with junior explorers around the world.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Business Evaluation Lead, the Principal Analyst has a deep understanding of South32’s investment evaluation methodologies and works with cross-functional teams to assess opportunities (including Life of Operation Plans, capital projects, portfolio composition and commercial negotiations) to make recommendations to senior management.

This role will primarily focus on maintaining a portfolio view of South32’s value and forecast financial statements that inform capital management and allocation processes.

Accountabilities

• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development.
  

• Undertaking financial modelling of the consolidated suite of operations and investments identified in the annual Life of Operation Plan (LoOP).
  

• Presenting valuation and financial statement analysis to the Vice President Finance and CFO.
  

• Owning the corporate financial model that supports forecast consolidated financial metrics for Corporate capital management and allocation processes.
  

• Co-ordinating between teams in Planning, Projects, Commercial, Finance, Operations and Non-operated Joint Ventures to ensure consistency of assumptions and strategic direction.
  

• Leading the semi-annual Summary Model process that is completed for each Operation.
  

• Supporting the half-year and full-year fair value assesment with the Group’s auditor.
  

• Participating in Independent Peer Reviews and Post Implementation Reviews.
  

• Supporting the annual Strategy Day process with the Board.
  

• Supporting M&A activity.

About you

• 8+ years of combined operational, projects, corporate finance and/or techno-economic valuation experience.
  

• Prior M&A experience - preferred
  

• Prior experience in analysis and modelling of corporate financial statements
  

• Expert modelling skillls.
  

• Ability to hold and put forward independent views under sustained pressure.
  

• Results focused, delivering quality work products on time.
  

• Ability to deal with people from diverse backgrounds.
  

• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
  

• Excellent eye for detail coupled with pragmatic judgement as to if, and when, issues should be raised and escalated.
  

• Ability to quick assess business cases for strengths and weaknesses.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree (geology, engineering, science, commercial).
  

• Post-graduate financial qualifications (preferred).

Our benefits

• Competitive Salaries
  

• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
  

• Free onsite fitness classes
  

• Education and career development
  

• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
  

• Incentive bonuses
  

• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.

Location

This role will be based at our corporate office in the heart of Perth CBD

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Closing date for this advert: 23rd January 2023