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Job Title


Analyst Finance


Company : Newmont Mining


Location : Brisbane,


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Workplace Type: Hybrid About Newmont At Newmont, were not just a world-leading gold and metals producer were a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and were dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. About Lihir Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea''s capital, Port Moresby, is one of the worlds largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold. Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. Lihir offers a range of recreational facilities, including a gym, sports club, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and a 9-hole golf course. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lihir fishing and boating clubs provide access to pristine waters and beaches, while our onsite deli and caf serve fresh local and imported produce, barista-made coffee, and freshly baked goods. We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. Through initiatives like our School to Mine program, we offer meaningful employment, training, and development opportunities for Lihirian men and women, as well as scholarships and vocational apprenticeships. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact. About the Role Are you a numbers-savvy problem solver with a passion for driving business performance? We have an exciting opportunity for an Analyst Finance (General & Administrative and Capital) to join a dynamic and supportive Commercial team. In this role, you will provide strategic business partnering to operational departments at our Lihir Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea. In this key role, you will deliver insights that drive cost discipline, performance, and productivity across the operation. Youll collaborate cross-functionally to influence decision-making and maximise business value. Key Responsibilities: Support operational teams with cost control, performance reporting, and driver-based analysis. Facilitate cost and capital review meetings and contribute to budget forecasting and NPV assessments. Challenge cost variances and benchmarks, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities. Deliver insightful analysis to drive cost discipline, productivity, and performance across departments at Lihir. Guide and support staff through the end-to-end capital spend request process. Ensure timely and accurate capital submissions in line with business priorities. Liaise with the Capital team to ensure proper recording of new asset and disposals. Build strong cross-functional partnerships to enhance business value and influence key decisions. Confidently present insights, recommendations, and outcomes to senior stakeholders. Foster a collaborative environment that supports innovation, risk mitigation, and improved outcomes. About You To succeed in this role, you will be highly self-driven, thriving in fast-paced environments while effectively managing your time and maintaining strong attention to detail. You will add value through your: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst in the mining, processing or oil and gas industries. Tertiary Qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field. Professional membership such as CA or CPA. Strong commercial acumen with a track record of partnering with operational teams. Advanced financial modelling skills, with deep expertise in Excel. Advanced Power BI and Excel skills; SAP and TM1 experience highly regarded. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Experience collaborating with international or cross-border teams. Ability to complete a pre-employment medical assessment. Working conditions and location Our Brisbane-based team enjoy flexible Monday to Friday work options to balance working from home and in the office. Our modern office is based in Milton, conveniently located for public transport access, a range of local cafs and green outdoor spaces. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary package, options for salary packaging and annual incentive program. At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, our Lihir team 90% of which are Papua New Guinean is dedicated to creating a culturally rich and supportive environment where meaningful, long-term connections can be formed within the industry. We believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together. Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply wed love to hear from you! Submit your application through our website quoting reference number 38755 before the advertised closing date 20 June 2025 .