Cost Analyst

Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, On-site (must be able to work 1 week/month in Geraldton ON - accomodations and travel provided)
Language: English, strong written and verbal communication skills required
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to complete applicable employment and site clearance requirements

About the Opportunity
An established mining operation in Northern Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to support financial performance, operational decision-making, and long-term sustainability initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with site leadership and operational teams, providing valuable financial insights that directly impact business performance and cost optimization efforts.

Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you’ll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and reporting activities across mining operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with cross-functional teams and using data to drive meaningful operational improvements within the natural resources sector.

What’s In It for You
• Exposure to large-scale mining operations and strategic financial planning initiatives
• A collaborative workplace that values accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to work closely with operational leaders and contribute to key business decisions
• A team-oriented culture that encourages professional growth and knowledge sharing
• The chance to make a measurable impact within a dynamic and evolving industry

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll collaborate with operational managers to develop annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts
• In this role, you’ll monitor budget-to-actual performance, conduct root cause analysis, and identify cost variances
• You’ll track mining-related costs and recommend opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies
• You’ll support weekly cost analysis activities, including accruals, commitments, reclassifications, and financial accuracy reviews
• In this role, you’ll prepare financial reports and present key findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership teams
• You’ll maintain and analyze financial data within systems such as SAP, Power BI, Anaplan, and OneStream
• You’ll support compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies

Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of progressive experience as a Cost Analyst or Financial Analyst in mining
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, capital budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis principles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using SAP, Power BI, Anaplan, or similar financial systems
• Knowledge of SAP PR-PO processes, account assignments, commitments, work orders, accruals, and reclassification entries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to support both financial and operational stakeholders

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.