Financial Controller

Finances are vital.

You’ll help us see where we’re going.

Smart. Safe. Sustainable. Probably not the first words you typically associate with mining. But then again, we’re not your typical mining company here at Anglo American.

We are making a real difference. Not only by finding and extracting the metals and minerals that make everyday life possible – from mobile phones to medicines. But by doing it safer, cleaner and better than ever before.

Whether we’re harnessing new technologies, restoring local wildlife or helping to regenerate the communities around us, we never stop improving. And just as we’re changing the world of mining, we’ll change your world too.

What you’ll do

Sound finances are crucial to our operations.  In this key leadership role, you’ll ensure our senior managers have the financial information they need to optimise the business, manage mitigate risks and make robust decisions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Lead Finance business strategy execution

• Develop implementation framework for the Finance strategic and business plans
• Provide oversight for the development of policies and procedures to enable implementation of business and strategic objectives; finally approve policies and procedures
• Ensure that the strategic and business plans balance long term solutions to short term revenue generation and service delivery
• Formulate contingency plans to ensure that the strategic plan targets are achieved even in adverse conditions; even interventions in other areas of the business where necessary

Monitor finance accounting and reporting in the company

• Act as thought leader to drive the establishment of an effective and efficient management process and its continuous improvement
• Lead Finance performance in AAP; set and measure operational targets and determine areas of cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
• Ensure that the company has robust finance systems in place

Act as main internal interface into the Finance organisation

• Drive ongoing communication with internal stakeholders as needed to drive departmental success
• Develop relevant internal stakeholder relationships that support the AAP Finance objectives and deliverables
• Represent the Finance function in internal meetings to better understand functional contexts for interpretation and adequate representation of financial data

What we’re looking for

Confident and capable, you’ll be someone who has:

• Substantial experience in financial management (including in-depth reporting)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Cost & Management Accounting Degree)
• Solid understanding of financial/management accounting best practice
• Strong business and commercial acumen
• People skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Given the travel involved in this role, a valid driving licence will also be required.

It would also be an advantage if you have:

• Post-graduate degree in Financial Management or related
• Experience of mining industry

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

As a responsible miner – of diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore, coal and nickel – we are the custodians of what are precious natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.