Job Description
$130,000 to $150,000 + super + KPI-related STI & LTI (equity)
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Sydney CBD
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Hybrid, 3+ days in office (2 days from home)
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Most commercial analyst roles involve reporting on an established business. This one gives you the opportunity to own the economic model of a mining project as it moves towards production.
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You will work directly with the CFO, Chairman and overseas mine-site finance team, analysing production economics, costs, forecasts and scenarios that will directly influence the future performance of an ASX-listed mining business.
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If you have a strong investment banking, corporate finance or financial modelling background and want genuine exposure to the operational side of mining, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
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About the business
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Our client is an ASX-listed, pre-revenue mining business with a major project operating overseas.
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The project is targeting production in Q******, with approximately 6 million ounces of product expected to be produced over the life of the project. The business is now approaching a pivotal stage as it transitions from development towards production.
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About the role
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As Senior Commercial Analyst, you will take full ownership of the mining economic model, working across finance and operations to ensure the business has a clear understanding of its production economics and financial outlook.
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You will work closely with the CFO and overseas mine-site finance team, with exposure to the Chairman and senior stakeholders. This is a highly analytical role where your modelling and commercial insights will directly support strategic and operational decision-making.
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What you will do




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Own and maintain the core mining economic model underpinning the project
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Analyse key mining metrics including grades, tonnes, recovery rates and C1/C2 costs
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Work closely with the overseas mine-site CFO and finance team to understand production performance and cost drivers
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Analyse production schedules, costings and operational assumptions
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Lead financial modelling to support budgeting and forecasting
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Build scenario and sensitivity analysis around production, costs and project assumptions
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Analyse data and translate operational performance into meaningful financial insights
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Support management of the company's debt facility and associated CPS metrics
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Identify key financial and operational risks and opportunities within the model
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Present analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
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Support strategic and commercial projects as the business progresses towards production
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Travel overseas periodically to work with the mine site, finance and operational teams
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What you will bring
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Strong financial modelling and analytical experience, ideally from investment banking, corporate finance, transaction services or a similar environment
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Exceptional Excel and financial modelling capability
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Robust commercial understanding and the ability to connect operational drivers to financial outcomes
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Experience analysing complex datasets and building
scenario/sensitivity
models
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Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving
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Strong communication skills, with the confidence to present analysis to senior stakeholders
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Intellectual curiosity and the ability to quickly understand a complex business
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A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership
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The legal right to work in Australia
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Highly regarded, but not essential
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Mining or resources experience
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Understanding of mining economics and metrics such as grade, recovery, tonnes and C1/C2 costs
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Experience with production models or mine economics
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Exposure to debt facilities and financial covenant/CPS reporting
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Previous experience working with international operational teams
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CA, CFA or other relevant professional qualification
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What's on offer
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KPI-related STI and LTI (equity)
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Hybrid working: three or more days in the CBD, with up to two days from home
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Direct exposure to the CFO and Chairman
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Ownership of a critical economic model rather than purely reporting on historical performance
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Chance to work closely with an international mining operation
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Potential travel overseas
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Join an ASX-listed business at a pivotal point as it moves towards production in Q******
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Genuine prospect to develop specialist expertise across mining economics, commercial analysis and financial modelling
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