Commercial Manager - Mining Site

About the role

Globe 24-7, in partnership with a key mining client in East Africa, is recruiting a Commercial Manager to oversee the site's commercial and financial operations. The role ensures effective governance, operational efficiency and continuous improvement, supports the operation's transition into production, leads the site-based finance and commercial teams and reports directly to the General Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee monthly management accounts, financial reporting, operational budgets and forecasting; implement financial controls, cost management and reporting frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate financial and commercial risks and ensure compliance with legislation and corporate policies.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to site leadership and corporate management, and drive continuous improvement to reduce costs.
• Oversee procurement, supply chain, logistics, warehouse operations and inventory management, and manage commercial contracts.
• Oversee site support services such as camp management and IT operations, and monitor departmental performance against KPIs.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance and commercial teams, oversee performance management, employee development and succession planning, and promote engagement and collaboration.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and community standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related commercial discipline; professional accounting qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in commercial or financial management in mining, resources, infrastructure or heavy industry; operational mining experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, contract management, procurement and commercial governance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in an operational environment.
• Sound understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.

Required skills

• Extensive site-based financial management experience, including improving financial processes and systems.
• Strong understanding of financial management systems, procedures and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP, Pronto or a comparable platform.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and commercial judgement.

To apply, submit your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.