The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.
This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Join the Windfall adventure!

Reporting to the Cost Controller, the FP&A Analyst manages budgets, financial forecasts, and analyzes variances between actual performance and forecasts. He ensures compliance with IFRS and SOX requirements and generates detailed financial reports for management. He also provides training and support to managers on budget development, cost tracking, and financial data interpretation to help with strategic decision-making. He will work a 5-2 schedule at our Montreal office with occasional trips to the windfall site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of experience in a similar position;
• University degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field;
• Member of the CAP order (an asset);
• Bilingual, will work with English and French speaking employees;
• Experience in the mining or manufacturing industry.

BASIC SKILLS

• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Good organizational and planning skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to understand complex multidisciplinary levels of project planning, scope, scheduling, work breakdown structures, cost allocation structures, and more;
• Ability to adapt to change;
• Ability to manage stress and meet deadlines.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Advanced level);
• Proficiency in MS Office;
• Ability to create data visualization dashboards (e.g. Power BI) (an asset);
• SAP S/4HANA or ERP experience (an asset);
• Experience in a SOX environment (an asset);
• Experience in an IFRS environment (an asset).
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• Provide training and support to managers in the development and documentation of budgets and financial assumptions;
• Develop and oversee the annual budget process, collaborating with multiple departments to guarantee alignment with the company’s strategic objectives;
• Ensure that the company’s performance is evaluated on a regular basis by analyzing variance between actual vs budget and/or Forecast, and monitor key ratios and their evolution;
• Make sure financial processes are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) rules by implementing reliable internal controls;
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure that financial reporting is compliant with IFRS;
• Evaluate the profitability of construction and operation projects by monitoring their costs;
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and management teams to provide precise financial analysis and reporting;
• Ensure that complex financial concepts are communicated to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner;
• Develop financial forecasts that are based on historical data and market trends, and incorporate scenario analyses to evaluate the impact of different business strategies;
• Provide support to managers by reading and analyzing financial reports to improve decision-making;
• Perform any other related tasks that are necessary for the department to operate smoothly.