Mining Financial Analyst (Head of Finance, Mining) at Elin Mining Limited

At Elin Mining, we believe that great achievements are built by great people. As we continue to expand our operations and explore new opportunities within the mining sector, we are looking for talented, driven, and passionate professionals to join our growing team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mining Financial Analyst (Head of Finance, Mining)

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• We’re looking for an experienced Mining Financial Analyst with a strong background in the mining industry to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis to support business planning and strategic decision-making.
• Develop financial models, budgets, forecasts, and long-term business projections.
• Analyze operational and financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management reports.
• Monitor project profitability, production costs, and operational expenditures.
• Perform variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Support investment appraisals, feasibility studies, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Nigerian accounting standards, and relevant mining regulations.
• Assist in financial audits and liaise with external auditors when required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes using ERP systems.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial performance indicators.
• Collaborate with operational, commercial, and executive teams to provide financial insights for business growth.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for financial risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN or ACCA (mandatory).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting or financial analysis within the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of mining accounting practices and cost accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business projections.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Nigerian financial reporting standards.
• Knowledge of local and international mining regulations and financial compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and present meaningful insights.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• ICAN or ACCA (mandatory)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the mining industry
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial modelling, ERP systems, and advanced Excel
• If you’re passionate about delivering financial insights that drive business growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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