Scenario Analyst

About Tronox:

We’ve been in Australia for the last 60 years.

Tronox is a US listed multinational mining, mineral separation, and chemical manufacturing company. We are a mineral sands miner and the only titanium dioxide pigment producer in Australia.

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 What we Offer:

• 38-hour average week with a compressed 9-day fortnight option
• 12.5% superannuation
• Eligibility for the Tronox bonus scheme
• Access to Long Service Leave at 5 years (pro-rata of 13 weeks @ 10 years)
• 12-weeks paid parental leave 
• Access to Novated Lease
• Additional leave purchase program
• Company paid Salary Continuance, Journey, Total Disability & Life Insurances
• A service award program

About the Role

We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join our team, reporting to the Manager of Global Scenario Planning and Special Projects. This role involves supporting all Tronox Mineral Sands operations by maintaining and developing Life of Mine (LOM) techno-economic models. The Financial Analyst will utilize these models to conduct financial evaluations of potential Mineral Sands capital projects, develop mine-related inputs for consolidated Tronox Enterprise Optimization (EO) models, and identify future value-enhancing mining scenarios. Additionally, the role includes providing financial analysis information to Mineral Resource Development (MRD) and offering financial support for Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop Techno - Economic models in MS Excel for Tronox Mineral Sands’ operations capable of forecasting LOM production and financial results. Including regular updates to operational and cost parameters and modification to reflect changes in operating processes.
• Provide analysis and evaluation of Mineral Sands capital projects within Tronox, including scenario evaluation and sensitivity analysis.
• Provide analysis and evaluation of major mine development and extension opportunities within Tronox, including scenario evaluation and sensitivity analysis.
• Perform critical review of long-term mine plans to identify potential opportunities to increase production and improve profitability.
• Collaborate with integrated project teams to deliver Concept, Pre-Feasibility and Definitive Feasibility Studies specifically support to economic evaluation of mine development projects.
• Utilise Techno-Economic models to calculate mineral related inputs to Tronox Enterprise Optimisation (EO) model and reconciling EO model outputs to the Mineral Sands long term economic models.
• Work closely with the Global Minerals Resource and Project Development team and the Global Technology & Improvement team to provide financial analysis for commercial decision making.
• Provide support to the annual Resource and Reserve estimation by demonstrating reserves from all mining operations can be economically mined.
• Assist in the evaluation of M&A opportunities and Ad Hoq evaluation of commercial opportunities as required.
• Assist in annual feedstock strategy development; and
• Collate and maintain required audit documentation to support assumptions in long term models.

About you:

Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in any area which involves analytical skills, creation of the tools / models and data modelling i.e. project evaluation and financial modelling, optimization, or planning including NPV, IRR, payback calculations.
• Mineral Sands mining and processing experience – advantageous
• Knowledge can be in either Financial / Commercial or Metallurgical field. Technical production forecasting and reporting experience would be preferable to pure financial analysis or advanced Excel modelling skills.
• Advanced analytical skills, including ability to identify trends, understanding of key business drivers (financial and production) of the business value chain.
• Strong conceptual thinking and technical skills in advanced MS Excel modelling, Power BI, and other technologies (i.e. SQL)
• Experience in developing and maintaining models using advanced analytics and optimization techniques.
• Confidence in preparing study reports, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Experience in conducting scenario analysis and providing insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills and ability to communicate complex analytical results in a clear and concise manner to all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.

Next Steps

• Click “Apply” and start your brilliant journey with Tronox today

• Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.

• Tronox employees are required to discuss their intend with the direct supervisor before applying.

• Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 15 September 2024