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SENIOR COSTING MANAGER | MINING Up to R1800000 North West / Free State Border In mining, strong financial control starts long before month-end. It starts with understanding what drives the cost of the operation, challenging assumptions and ensuring that every financial decision supports the long-term performance of the mine. A well-established organisation within the mining sector is seeking an accomplished Senior Costing Manager to take ownership of its costing environment and provide strategic financial support to operational leadership. This is a senior opportunity for a finance professional who understands mining operations from a costing perspective and can connect operational activity with financial performance. You will play an integral role in Life of Mine planning, cost control, capital expenditure and forward-looking financial decision-making. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the mine’s end-to-end costing and cost control environment Drive Life of Mine (LOM) costing and long-term cost planning Develop, maintain and critically evaluate operational costing models Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across the operation Analyse operational expenditure, variances and key cost drivers Provide meaningful financial insight to operational and senior management Manage and evaluate CAPEX budgets, forecasts and expenditure Identify cost-saving and operational efficiency opportunities Strengthen financial controls and improve the quality of costing information Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for operational stakeholders Lead, mentor and develop the costing team Support management with strategic and commercial decision-making Job Experience and Skills Required BCom / relevant Bachelor’s Degree – essential 8–10 years’ relevant finance and costing experience Proven mining industry experience – non-negotiable Strong Life of Mine costing experience Solid operational cost control expertise Extensive budgeting and forecasting experience Strong CAPEX and capital management exposure Advanced Microsoft Excel – essential Sage experience – essential Demonstrated leadership and team-management capability Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to engage confidently with finance, operational and senior leadership stakeholders This role will suit someone who wants to be at the centre of operational decision-making , where costing is not simply a reporting function but an essential tool for protecting margins, allocating capital effectively and supporting the future of the mine. If you have built your career within mining finance and costing and are ready to take ownership of a complex costing function, I would like to hear from you. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Financial Managers Financial Accountants Management Accountants Financial Controllers Cost Accountants Financial Planning & Analysis Finance C-Suite roles If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be retained on our database for other suitable opportunities. For more information, contact: Leandra van der Merwe The Finance Talent Finder Specialist Network Finance Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leandra-van-der-merwe-networkfinance