Site Business Manager - Cadia

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. 

Our Cadia operation in Business is now recruiting for the position of SITE BUSINESS MANAGER – CADIA

Operations near and far

Cadia is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for  

Reporting to Head of Finance, Australia, the Site Business Manager- Cadia will provide strategic support and operational leadership in the financial and business services of the Newmont Cadia Operations.

The role is responsible for identifying opportunities for reducing costs, increasing project returns and reducing risks through partnering with the Site Leadership Team and the Site operations. This includes co-ordinating, developing and maintaining departmental expenditure, leading the site forecasting and budgeting process, modelling to ensure sound business decisions and reviewing financial systems in consultation with stakeholders to ensure continual improvement in these processes.

The Site Business Manager will play a crucial leadership role, guiding a finance team to develop and enhance financial processes and systems that safeguard the operation’s value. This position requires a strategic approach to ensure that financial practices not only comply with standards but also facilitate informed commercial decisions. By fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, the Site Business Manager will drive financial efficiency and support the organization's overall success.

You will be able to lead the monthly/quarterly forecast and annual business planning processes at a Site level and support decision making through economic modelling and analysis.  Additionally, the Site Business manager will interpret operating results as they affect the financial position of the operation and make recommendations in relation to cost reduction, profit improvement, capital management and risk reduction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and control key drivers and costs through interrogation of financial reports on a monthly basis as required.
• Facilitate cost management meetings through direct and indirect reports with site operating departments and functions on a monthly basis
• Provide accurate and timely Site reporting on physicals, operating costs and capital expenditure into the Regional office for consolidation. Understand and provide variance analysis on variances to business plans and forecasts 
• Ensure all Capital Expenditure with the potential to impact the designated department is reviewed prior to submission.
• Development of LOM Budget that supports the Business Plan; development and prioritising through LOM Budget of Sustaining Capital spend within Corporate guidance, Continuous Improvement Plans or approval commitments
• Provide accurate forecasting on a monthly/quarterly basis in accordance with the Newmont requirements and timelines
• To review and maintain the processes of employment, performance management, personnel development, teaming, and succession planning for business services department employees.
• Identify and complete studies or projects defined in the Strategic Plan that will provide business opportunities or result in cost effective business improvements into the future. 

The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader with demonstrated financial site experience within the mining or heavy industry.

Additionally, you will also possess the following: 

• Tertiary-level qualifications in Accounting/Finance/Commerce or related discipline
• CPA/CA Certification or membership of a professional accounting or finance body
• Strong understanding of SOx compliance and internal control requirements as they apply to site - Essential
• Demonstrated leadership skills to drive performance in own team and within the Site Leadership Team
• Strong understanding of financial statements and the metrics which drive site performance
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices (USGAAP) as applied at Newmont.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering financial and commercial information and concepts to non-financial operational stakeholders.
• Strong investigative, analytical, software, and system skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, integrated ERP systems, preferably SAP

Please note: This is a residential 5/2 or 5/2-4/3 role based in Orange, NSW.

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. 

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