Project Finance Manager for Major Mining Projects in Johannesburg
Network Finance · Johannesburg East, Gauteng
Overview
A global mining leader needs a commercially astute Project Finance Manager to support large scale, technically complex projects in Johannesburg East. You will work where finance, engineering and operations meet, guiding project decisions and improving performance. This is a permanent role for someone with strong project finance experience who wants to move beyond traditional reporting and directly influence the financial outcomes of major mining projects.
About the role
Our client, a globally recognised leader in the mining industry, is looking for a Project Finance Manager to support large scale, technically complex projects based in Johannesburg East. This role sits at the intersection of finance, engineering and operations, providing the financial insight needed to guide project decisions and improve performance.
You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and reporting, helping to ensure capital projects remain financially controlled throughout their lifecycle. The ideal candidate is analytical, commercially minded and confident engaging with project and engineering teams to challenge variances, identify cost saving opportunities and turn financial data into actionable business insights.
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Requirements
- BCom Honours degree
- CIMA qualification will be advantageous
- At least 7 years of experience in project finance, project controlling or a closely related environment
- Strong experience in project budgeting, costing, forecasting, financial analysis and cost control
- Proven ability to work alongside project managers, engineering teams and operational stakeholders
- Experience with reporting tools such as QlikView, Power BI or similar platforms
- Exposure to project management systems is required
- SAP experience advantageous
- Strong analytical, report writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial recommendations
Responsibilities
- Lead project budgeting, forecasting and cost management activities to support effective financial planning and control
- Analyse project performance and prepare weekly and monthly forecasts, cost reports, capital expenditure reports and variance analyses
- Partner with project managers, engineers and operational teams to assess financial performance and improve cost efficiency
- Monitor financial controls and support internal and external audit requirements across project activities
- Develop dashboards, reporting tools and performance insights to improve visibility and the quality of financial decision making
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, improve plant efficiency and optimise total cost of ownership
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Johannesburg East, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (7+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Email
- omositi@networkrecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
When applying for this Project Finance Manager role, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with project budgeting, forecasting and cost control, especially on large capital projects. The hiring team will want to see that you have worked closely with engineers and project managers, so highlight examples where your financial insight improved project outcomes. Since this is a mining industry role, any exposure to heavy industry or complex operating environments is worth mentioning. Prepare for interview questions that test your ability to challenge variances and turn data into practical recommendations. Also be ready to discuss your experience with reporting tools like Power BI or QlikView. Good luck.
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