Senior Performance Reporting Analyst

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Company Description

Lighting the way.

You enjoy finding answers and helping diverse teams to plan and meet their goals. Good with numbers, you communicate easily at many levels, explaining complex ideas in simple ways. Come and be part of our team. We're shaping the future of a global business with an innovative mindset and a fascinating product.

We're the world's leading diamond company - a unique luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. To push our company forwards, we always need to think differently. We welcome diverse perspectives, people who spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions In return, we provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions.

Job Description

The Group Finance team is based in London and Johannesburg, supporting the De Beers Group across Europe, North America and Southern Africa. The FP&A team plays a vital role in producing accurate, reliable and meaningful information within a group-wide business performance framework. The team supports the CFO and executive team in understanding the current and future value drivers of each part of the business.

The team is responsible for producing the consolidated group monthly management accounts and associated internal and external reporting for actual, budget and outlook scenarios as well as preparing commentary to accompany the group statutory accounts at the half year and year end.

The Senior Performance Reporting Analyst is required to develop a strong understanding of the business and of key Performance Reporting processes and establish a broad network of contacts within the business. This deep business understanding and broad network will, in conjunction with strong analytical and problem solving capability, be used to deliver high quality Performance Reporting outputs that clearly articulate key messages to senior management. The senior performance reporting analyst will also be required to develop and mentor the Performance Reporting Analysts and to direct them to support completion of Performance Reporting deliverables.

Key Tasks:

• Review & analyse monthly results and present findings and outcomes through the various stakeholder forums.
• Lead and/or co-ordinate key internal & external reporting processes including quarterly performance reviews, monthly performance reviews, and flash presentations.
• Provide validated input into Anglo external reporting processes including press releases, production reports and bond issuance documents.
• Co-ordinate key internal & external results & budget presentations for the Board, SLT, Exco and Anglo American.
• Provide insightful analysis of BU / Group results which can be used to facilitate conversations with both Business Unit and Anglo American senior management with a focus on key issues and value drivers.
• Prepare scenario analysis to assist in key business decision making and cashflow optimisation.
• Prepare / review periodic monthly phased forecasts and budgets for the Group, identifying sensitivities in respect of the forecasts and budgets as well as reviewing the risks and opportunities to Group results.
• Prepare / review production, unit costs and earnings together with Anglo Group related reporting and analysis.
• Assist in preparing ad hoc analysis as required by the CFO, Exco, Strategy and or Exco.
• Throughout the year, analyse performance and anticipate, research and resolve issues encountered by the Group's various operations. This will include identifying the impact of operating anomalies, adverse financial trends, changes in policies and changes to reporting requirements on reported results.
• Liaise effectively with key business contacts and build up strong working relationships.
• Monitor, review and follow up on control and reporting issues and adherence to Group policies and procedures including Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

In this role, you will work closely with the following stakeholders,

Business Performance Reporting Managers and/or Financial Controllers

• Working with Performance Reporting and Financial Reporting contacts to support understanding of material drivers of De Beers Group results and to support the responses to ad hoc queries from De Beers Group management - particularly at the managed operations.

Group Financial Reporting

• Working together with the Financial Reporting team to understand how results have been reflected in HFM, and to leverage their technical accounting knowledge.

Group Business Planning

• Working together with the Business Planning team to understand longer term risks and value drivers at the Group's assets, and to leverage the team's close relationships with the joint ventures to understand the material drivers of De Beers Group results and to support the responses to ad hoc queries from De Beers Group management

External Corporate Affairs (ECA)

• Working together with ECA to provide insight and resolve queries on external reporting.

Other

• Sharing information with other Group functions (including Safety & Sustainable Development, Strategy, Business Development, Mineral Resource Management, Pricing & Development).

Qualifications

• Achieved a business / business relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. qualified accountant, MBA, CFA).
• Experience in working within a Global organisation with exposure to extensive internal and external reporting demands.
• Experience in an FP&A function or a commercially focused finance role.
• Demonstrated experience working within a team to deliver against set targets.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement.
• Experience using HFM and/or Onestream would be advantageous.
• Operational experience in the mining industry would be advantageous.
• Ability to use a range of data and information sources to perform analysis and produce analysis to management.
• Develops budgets, forecasts and reports to inform the business and drive stakeholder activity.
• Performs financial reporting in accordance with group accounting principles
• Understands the fundamental principles of effective financial systems.
• Applies governance and compliance knowledge to organisational processes and procedures and understands how governance, risk and compliance processes impact on the business.
• Understands the interactions between systems and the key factors that lead to effective, efficient financial systems.
• Solves technical and operational problems and applies process design and improvement thinking to drive efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Additional Information

• A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group.
• We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free on-site gym & classes
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature's most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant - for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group's people, shareholders, communities and partners.

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. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.

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