We are the worlds leading diamond company a unique, luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.
Well provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions and working together youll help us realise our own ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.
Heres an exciting opportunity to join us.
Job Description
The Business Planning team sits at the heart of the business with the objective of supporting the executive in maximizing De Beers Groups valuation whilst balancing the needs of all our stakeholders
The team is most effective when it comprises a mix of individuals with a broad range of skills and experiences including direct operational experience (engineering / mine planning) and financial analyst experience. This supports its ability to collaborate with a broad stakeholder group from across the business to understand opportunities and challenges facing the Group to ensure we target outcomes that maximise value.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participate in the preparation of the joined up De Beers consolidated Business plan (5-year focus and life of mine).
- Prepare presentation materials and reports in support of Investment Cases, De Beers Group Capital Plan, Business Plan and Budget.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the business units assigned to the role with the view of gaining in-depth knowledge of their operations including risks and opportunities with respect to their 5 year / LOM plans.
- A strong understanding of the requirements of shareholder and how these requirements impact on Business Unit performance and delivery.
- Conduct monthly flash report calls with assigned Business Unit and analyse the monthly operational performance against plan in the Mining businesses, identify trends and clearly articulate potential upside or risk to Senior Management.
- Review Monthly / Quarterly Performance Reports prepared by the Business Units and highlight any questions or prompts to Senior Management that should be flagged to the Business Units.
- Analyse the monthly spend against the approved capital plans for the Mining Business. Identify key trends, investigate variances and clearly articulate risks and opportunities.
- Together with the Technical and Sustainability and Investments, conduct project reviews, business cases for major investments / dis-investments as required by Business Units and shareholders.
- Degree in a relevant technical mining discipline or other appropriate financial qualification.
- Higher technical degree and/or CIMA/CA would be advantageous.
- Experience within a financial role providing a service to a mining client.
- Experience in compilation of strategic business plans.
- Interest in understanding mining economics.
- Knowledge of investment appraisal techniques of examining, questioning , evaluating reports.
- On-mine operational experience preferable but not essential.
- Good report writing skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly summarise business cases, risks and key success factors.
- Knowledge of managing projects and with the ability to work independently.
- Capacity for detailed work but with the ability to discern and communicate key trends, risks and critical success factors behind the business or project.
Established in 1888, De Beers Group is the worlds leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining, sorting, valuing, selling and marketing of diamonds. Together with our joint venture partners, we operate in more than 20 countries across six continents.
We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant for our people, our customers and the world around us.
We build partnerships and connect with our people and their communities to make a positive contribution to the wider world. Were constantly developing new ways to make an impact and build a beneficial legacy. We call it Building Forever - its fundamental to our pioneering spirit and the purposeful way we do business.
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
Closing date: 18 April 2023
