Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
We are excited to announce the commencement of early mining at our new Vickery operation. Located a short 20-minute drive from Gunnedah. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new operation from commencement.
Gunnedah is a great regional town with abundant walking trails, fishing, water sports, and various cafes and restaurants. The region is rich in history with museums and Australian wildlife. To help you become familiar with the region, we offer town and site visits during our recruitment process.
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Superintendent Commercial to join our new Vickery Mine team as part of early mining activities. Based at our Vickery operationand reporting to the Manager – Commercial, this role will manage the financial and accounting functions of the mine site including facilitating the effective execution of budgetary, forecasting and financial analysis requirementsin addition to the provision of timely and accurate information between corporate finance teams, executive leadership team.
What You’ll Do
- Liaise with Mine Planning and Logistics personnel to capture budget/forecast driver information.
- Work with Mine and Functional Managers to develop detailed cost budgets/forecasts.
- Analyse monthly physical and financial performance against budget/forecast.
- Conduct analysis of improvement/value creation opportunities – analyse current operations and use valuation methodologies to evaluate them.
- Lead contract performance analysis and assist the Commercial Manager with negotiations.
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Commerce or Accounting
- Professional membership of either CPA or CA
- 7-8 years’ experience, with 3-4 years in an operational role
- Experience in a capital-intensive industry (preferably mining, manufacturing or heavy industry)
- Significant exposure to accounting and reporting, budgeting and reforecasting
- Experience in the use of Pulse and IBM Planning Analytics Software highly regarded
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Full Relocation Package
- 9 Day Fortnight Roster (5:2 | 4:3)
- Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
- 5 wks. Annual Leave | 15 days Personal Leave | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
- Employee Referral Scheme - $3000 for Successful Referrals!
- Bonus Scheme
- Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
Whitehaven Coalis committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coalis working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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