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Financial Modelling Specialist

Johannesburg
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Business Management
Reference: NFP015645/HN

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Employer: Network Recruitment

An exciting opportunity awaits a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Modelling Specialist to develop and maintain sustainable financial models that will drive key business decisions. This role requires expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and data analysis, with a strong focus on the mining industry.

Financial Modelling Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

Develop financial models for both short-term (annual budget) and long-term planning (life-of-mine models).
Conduct bench-marking and process analysis in collaboration with operational teams.
Update and analyze financial data, including budgets, income statements, and forecasts.
Provide cost-saving recommendations and performance improvement strategies.
Structure reports on financial status and risks to support decision-making.
Conduct business studies on past, present, and future performance to develop forecast models.
Identify trends and ensure that financial models reflect accurate and up-to-date information.
Assist management with long-term strategic planning and investment decisions.
Maintain and improve financial models to align with investor, sponsor, and financing requirements.
Support new business development, including tenders and infrastructure finance initiatives.
Attend meetings with key stakeholders such as investors, financiers, government agencies, and legal advisors.

What You’ll Need:

Mandatory Qualifications/Experience:
- BSc Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Finance Analyst or Financial Modeller, with strong forecasting expertise.
- Hands-on experience with statistical analysis and financial modelling techniques.
- Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting, taxation, and mining-related financial matters.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) or BCom in Financial Mathematics, Accounting, or Statistics.
- Background in project and infrastructure finance, especially within the mining sector.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in financial modelling within the mining industry.
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
- Advanced financial modelling skills with a high degree of numerical accuracy.
- Experience in financial reporting and risk assessment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Problem-solving ability with a proactive and independent work approach.
- Management experience is desirable.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in financial decision-making within a fast-paced industry. If you have the expertise and drive to excel in financial modelling, apply today using the email hnieuwoudt@networkfinance.co.za.

For more finance jobs, please visit https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com

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

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.