Superintendent, Finance at First Quantum Minerals

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Statutory Reporting, Board Reporting, Audit Management, Financial Controls, Process Improvement, Capital Projects, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Performance Management, Stakeholder Management, Payroll Compliance, Tax Compliance

Industry

mining

Description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations. Job description: Financial & Management Accounting Oversee all financial and management accounting for the Australian corporate office and exploration entities Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Maintain high-quality financial reporting in line with group requirements Manage Employee Share Scheme (ESS) reporting, including coordination of annual ATO reporting requirements and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations Review payroll related statutory obligations, including PAYG withholding and superannuation, to ensure accuracy and completeness Budgeting & Forecasting Lead preparation of budgets and forecasts for corporate (FQMA) costs Partner closely with Heads of Department (HODs) to develop and refine budgets and forecasts Support forecasting and budgeting activities for operations in care and maintenance Statutory & Board Reporting Oversee statutory accounts preparation and compliance Review and support board reporting, including budgets and forecasts Ensure alignment with regulatory and group reporting requirements Audit & External Relationships Own the relationship with external auditors and lead audit processes for FQMA entities Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers and external advisors (including Big Four tax advisors) Ensure smooth and efficient audit cycles with strong preparation and documentation Controls, Governance & Process Improvement Establish and maintain robust financial control and review frameworks Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and systems, particularly in environments with evolving or undefined processes Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements Capital Projects & Reporting Work closely with Capital Projects teams on major capex initiatives Oversee financial reporting for capital projects Support development and enhancement of Group AFCE (Approval for Capital Expenditure) reporting Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a team of 3 qualified accountants Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment Partner with key stakeholders across departments and jurisdictions to influence outcomes, drive alignment, and support objectives Group & Strategic Initiatives Lead or contribute to group-wide projects (corporate, capex, ERP, or process improvements) Engage with international stakeholders, including senior leadership Partner with Projects, Procurement, and HR teams to support system integrations between ERP and related platforms Group & Strategic Initiatives Lead or contribute to group-wide projects (corporate, capex, ERP, or process improvements) Engage with international stakeholders, including senior leadership Partner with Projects, Procurement, and HR teams to support system integrations between ERP and related platforms Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at First Quantum Careers Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn If you are already a First Quantum employee, log into your Workday account > Career Hub > Browse Jobs to apply internally for this opportunity. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year. Email us at careers@fqml.com

Responsibilities

The Superintendent, Finance will oversee financial and management accounting, budgeting, and statutory reporting for the Australian corporate office. They will also lead a team of qualified accountants while driving process improvements and managing relationships with external auditors and advisors.