Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Overview

Our client is seeking a Mining Controller to lead the financial performance and integrity of complex mining operations. This role sits at the center of operational and financial decision-making, providing critical insight that drives efficiency, accountability, and long-term value. The Mining Controller partners closely with site leadership to shape strategy, optimize costs, and ensure strong financial governance across all activities. This is an opportunity to play a visible, high-impact role within a growing organization where finance is a key driver of operational success.

• Financial Management and Reporting:
  Oversee all financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives.
• Decision Support:
  Deliver clear, actionable insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Financial Visibility:
  Maintain strong financial visibility across site operations.

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting process.
• Partner with operational leaders to align financial plans with production goals.
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve financial outcomes.

• Monitor and analyze cost performance across mining activities.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and recommendations.

• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Strengthen processes to safeguard company assets and maintain audit readiness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational initiatives.
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights that enhance performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across site activities.
• Provide leadership, mentor, and develop the finance team members.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent preferred.
• 7–15+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within mining, natural resources, or heavy industry.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting and operational finance.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Background supporting site-based or operational environments is highly valued.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Deep understanding of cost structures within industrial operations.
• Effective communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, operational environments.
• Leadership mindset with a focus on team development and collaboration.

• Engagement with operational and site-based teams.
• Exposure to industrial and field environments as needed.
• Periods of increased activity aligned with reporting cycles.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership growth.
• Exposure to large-scale operations and strategic initiatives.
• A collaborative environment where finance plays a critical role in business success.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.