Business Analyst

BUSINESS ANALYST

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? Northern Star Mining Services (NSMS) is an in-house contractor that specialises in providing underground mining services to its parent entity, ASX 50 listed Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST). As a global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

NSMS seeking a dedicated Business Analyst to join our team. This role supports key stakeholders with month-end management accounting, reporting and financial analysis for our operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical approach coupled with exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques is critical, along with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights.

Here's what awaits you:

• 5/2 Roster
• Permanent Position offering Job security
• Career progression

Description:

• Partner with NSMS site leadership to provide insights into costs and financial drivers to support decision making, including opportunities for cost and other efficiencies.
• Manage the NSMS site month end process to ensure timely and accurate reporting, including preparation of monthly journals, maintenance of cost allocation workbooks, facilitation of cost review meetings, maintenance of fixed asset register and GL reconciliations.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management reporting for operations including variance analysis and commentary on financial performance and KPI's.
• Contributing to the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for the operations supported.
• Coaching key stakeholders around finance acumen to improve cost management and data collection
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and projects.
• Identifying opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements across the finance function and implementing solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a finance position, ideally within the mining or resources industry.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong level of computer literacy across the MS Office suite, with experience building and maintaining financial models in excel.
• Pronto ERP experience is highly regarded.
• Prior experience using Power BI for data visualisation is highly regarded.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

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Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.