Job description
Private Advertiser is seeking a results-driven Finance Analyst to support mining production operations in Sintok, Kedah. This full-time role focuses on financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring to optimize production profitability and cost efficiency. You will be embedded with production and operations teams, translating site data into clear financial insights that drive informed decision-making and sustainable performance.
As a key member of the finance team, you will lead monthly forecasts, prepare annual budgets, and perform variance analysis against production plans. You will monitor cost drivers across mining activities, including direct production costs, maintenance, consumables, and capital expenditures, ensuring accuracy of reporting and timely escalation of risks and opportunities. The role requires a hands-on approach to analyzing data, identifying trends, and communicating findings to non-finance stakeholders.
The role emphasizes control, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will develop dashboards and KPIs, partner with procurement and asset teams to optimize working capital, and support audit readiness with robust documentation and internal controls. We value proactive collaboration, curiosity, and a results-oriented mindset, with opportunities for growth within our mining operations in Kedah.
Join us to contribute to the financial health of mining production, drive cost efficiency, and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.
Responsibility
- Prepare and manage annual budgets and monthly forecasts for mining production operations.
- Conduct variance analysis comparing actual results with budget and prior periods, with actionable insights.
- Monitor production costs, maintenance, procurement, and capital expenditures; report cost drivers and opportunities for optimization.
- Collaborate with production, procurement, and plant leadership to drive profitability and cost control initiatives.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to track performance, cash flow, and working capital metrics.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Support audits and process improvements by maintaining documentation and control procedures.
- Assist in capital project evaluation and ROI analysis for mining assets.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in finance roles; mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.
- Attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and internal controls is a plus.