Specialist, Business Support

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job Purpose

• The Specialist, Business Support will be responsible for value optimization processes in the department by ensuring that activities are optimized in line with budgets and overall business objectives – and that they are carried out collaboratively in order to provide the highest possible value-for-money

Specific Position Responsibility

The Specialist, Business Support will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure data accuracy in physical and electronic site reports; for effective cost and budget allocation purposes
• Development and implementation of information management systems
• Work with section stakeholders to develop performance metrics and reporting processes
• Avail management and section heads with performance reports and prepare business review reports and presentations
• Spearhead the creation of Business Intelligence (BI) generating and reporting tools
• Schedule and facilitate periodic business reviews for OSD sections and the department
• Use BI insights from business reviews to liaise with management and section heads on process improvement approaches
• Work with operations teams to provide cost estimates for upcoming works
• Provide cost /production-related historical data during budgeting processes
• Hands-on input during budgeting processes for the department
• Formulate tracking tools for contractors involved in operational activities to ensure efficient resource mobilization, alignment to contract commitments, and demobilization
• Carry out periodic site checks to assess compliance to production efficiency and established reporting practices
• Any other duties as assigned

Job Specific Competencies

• Must be conversant with MS office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and ERP software (preferably Pronto)
• Must be familiar with business management processes
• Must have technical competence in construction, mining, or mechanical disciplines
• Must be able to create information management systems and processes

Key Job Attributes

• Reliable and honest
• Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Professional
• Pragmatic
• Sound judgment
• Goal oriented
• Creativity
• Emotional intelligence
• Candour
• Good communication (verbal and written)
• Self-starter
• Procedural
• Enthusiastic
• Assertive and confident
• Motivated and passionate
• Self-disciplined

Experience required to perform in this job

• At least 5 years’ experience in a construction, mining, mechanical or related environment – with exposure to administrative work
• Should have supervisory experience
• Should be able to develop and implement information management systems
• Previous work in a multi-disciplinary or highly collaborative environment
• Should have exposure to budgeting and/or cost management processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction, engineering, or business discipline
• A post-graduate qualification in a business-related field is an added advantage
• Professional affiliation(s) in line with the role are also desirable

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