Commercial Manager - Mining Site

About the role

The Commercial Manager contributes materially to the development of a mining company in Tanzania, ensuring all commercial and financial responsibilities are met while driving a culture of continuous improvement. The role focuses on developing the site-based finance and commercial teams and reports to the General Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the site's financial and commercial staff, including training plans, performance management, engagement and wellbeing, and succession planning
• Prepare monthly management accounts, set and monitor budgets and forecasts, and identify and manage commercial and financial risks
• Implement and monitor financial controls, costing and reporting, and provide accurate financial information to department heads and the corporate office
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs, and achieve agreed KPIs
• Manage the site warehouse, inventory, camp and support services, and oversee IT, supply and logistics in line with site policies
• Manage relevant contracts as designated by the General Manager Operations
• Ensure compliance with Tanzanian laws and regulations and statutory obligations

Required profile

• At least 8 years' experience in the same role on operational mine sites
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related commercial discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) preferred
• Extensive involvement in site-based financial management and process/system improvement
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic, matrix organisation and to travel occasionally on company business

Required skills

• Sound working knowledge of ERP systems, especially Pronto and/or SAP or similar
• Understanding of occupational health and safety requirements in an operational environment
• Analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills