Finance Business Analyst - Relocation Required

at  New Gold Inc

Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.
When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment. New Gold would like to acknowledge the lands and resources of the Treaty 3 Territory and respect the traditional values of our First Nation partners. To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at www.newgold.com. To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.
New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
A stimulating values-based work environment
A culture of collaboration and inclusion
Inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
Career development opportunities
A deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagement
A competitive total compensation program
A comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings plan
Rainy River Mine
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, 65 km northwest of Fort Frances, the Rainy River Mine is an open pit, gold and silver producing, residential mine site.
The Rainy River Mine, located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border is 65 Kilometers northwest of Fort Frances, Ontario and is situated half way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario The area is home to more than 130 species of birds and large populations of moose, black bear and deer. If you enjoy outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country then this is an area you will love to live and work in.
About the Role
Schedule: 5 days in /2 days off, 4 days in /3 days off
Reporting to: Senior Business Analyst
Position Objective
As part of the Finance Team, the Business Analyst is responsible for supporting the execution of the financial planning, completing assigned month end and quarter end responsibilities. This role also includes providing accurate and timely reporting and to provide data-based analyses as required by the site Management for decision-making, all-in support of developing and sustaining effective cost control and optimization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Finance, preferably with professional Accounting designation or a relevant combination of skills and experience
Membership of Financial Institutions would be an added advantage.
Minimum 3 years of accounting and finance experience preferably in capital intensive industry (mining, manufacturing, oil and gas)
Knowledge of SAP is considered an asset.
Working knowledge of office equipment and skilled with computer programs (including Word, Excel, and other Office software)
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written, with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Must commit to a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties.
Dynamic (being able to act quickly on a wide range of requests), but at same time attention to detail.
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Personal integrity
Self-directed, pro-active and self-motivated
Comfortable working with both Mining Operations and Finance
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn
Why New Gold?
Highly competitive base salary, and a quarterly incentive program
Extended Health & Dental Benefit
Short-term and long-term disability insurance benefit
Defined match contribution to group registered retirement savings account
Relocation package provided
We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. New Gold does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a forma contractual arrangement with the Company. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by New Gold will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.
Inclusion, Equal Opportunity, Accessibility
New Gold is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request

Budget and Planning
Review and input the financial planning and forecasting details and inputs
Validate inputs and work with department heads to develop quality budget and forecast plans
Support the development the Financial Life of Mine Model
Assist management in the reporting, review and analysis of departmental/organizational costs and performance.
End to end ownership and management of assigned budget and planning departments
Coordinate the planning cycle including annual budgets, forecasts and the reporting of actual
Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the operations department budget and forecast, providing regular analysis to operations
Cost and Operations Analysis
Finance lead for planning, reporting and variance analysis of key operations physicals and costs for assigned departments
Perform Operational and Financial analysis as required by Site Management and assist Department Heads to drive cost consciousness and decision making
Provide support and adhoc financial analysis to site Management and supervisors as required to meet business needs.
Share knowledge to internal and external stakeholders and provide reporting as required from financial business tools (eg SAP, BPC, Excel workbooks etc)
Support the induction process for new hires or transfers as it relates to the use and understanding of financial tools, practices and processes
Work with operations to drive understanding of cost drivers and collaborate on cost improvements and assist in implementing cost optimization solutions
Finance Department Support
Support the Finance team to provide leadership to the team members
Drive the end-to-end month end process, covering tasks of the Senior Business Analyst and others in their absence
Subject matter expert for system generated report building, both SAP & BPC
Support the audit requirements as they relate to assigned areas and adherence to internal control standards (eg SOX, IASB etc)
Drive business process improvements as required and recommended by internal audit
Provide direction and assistance with Operational and Financial reporting.
Assist the Financial Controller to lead and drive Zero base budgeting.
Pro-actively identify opportunities for improvement and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Be a positive role model for members of the finance team
Other
Demonstrate a personal commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental responsibilities
Any additional tasks as requested by your Supervisor