AddressWhitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
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About Blackwater Mine:
Situated 73 kilometres south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of 80 kilometres. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using truck and shovel, as well as loader and dragline.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Superintendent – Commercial to join our new Blackwater team.Based at site and 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 requirements in addition to the provision of timely and accurate information to site stakeholders, and corporate finance teams.
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 Packages
- FIFO Opportunities
- Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
- Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
- Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is 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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