Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Who We Are

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.

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Purpose of Role

The Manager, Finanical Planning & Analysis will oversee/manage the responsibilities and performance of the Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis and Intern, Financial Planning and Analysis, the role is responsible for managing Kinross’ budgeting process, including preparation of consolidated budgets and forecasts, analysis to support the validity of the budgeted / forecasted results, analysis of actual results against budget and other ad hoc analysis. The role will work closely with the Financial Reporting and Operations groups to ensure the timely and accurate flow of information from the sites. This role will also assist in supporting the finance departments at the sites as it relates to the budgeting and forecasting, monthly and quarterly reporting, application of corporate policies (such as IFRS, processes and controls) and other finance related issues or questions. 

Job Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting 

• Oversee and support the budget consolidation and forecast process by working with the sites to ensure submissions are timely and accurate and understanding the business drivers behind the budgeted results to assist in the presentation of such results to senior corporate leaders. Working in close collaboration with Corporate Operations Strategy team. 
• Provide analysis of the budgeted and forecasted results to the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis in order to facilitate review and effective communication of results.
• Facilitate the preparation and review of reports, summaries, sensitivities, documents and other presentation/analysis of budget/forecast results, including oversight of the work of the Analyst/Intern, Financial Reporting and Analysis, to be provided and presented to senior management. 
• Work to continuously improve the budgeting and forecasting process at the corporate and site levels.  

Monthly and Quarterly Analysis / Reporting 

• Manage reporting and analysis for internal distribution and monthly results calls with senior leaders, including review of information provided by the sites and analysis/reporting prepared by the Analyst/Intern, Financial Reporting and Analysis, in a way that will enable various stakeholders to understand results. 
• Responding to questions and addressing issues that arise from reviews of the results and reporting, including working with site personnel to gain an understanding of the results. 
• Provide analysis to support the Financial Reporting group in their preparation of the quarterly MD&A and lead presentations with the Investor Relations/Communications groups in the analysis preparation for external communication of quarterly results, press releases, investor/earnings materials (e.g. investor/earnings slide decks, earnings results script, etc.), and other supporting materials. 

Analysis for Senior Management 

• In addition to the monthly and quarterly requirements, there is an ongoing need for analysis to support business decisions, market guidance, etc. Frequently changing demands and business analysis require creative and thoughtful solutions, organized and well supported analysis, and the ability to effectively convey results to senior leaders, sometimes in collaboration with other functional groups (e.g. in close collaboration with the Corporate Operations Strategy team). 

Other Project Work 

• Working with the Director of Finance Planning and Analysis on projects to continuously improve processes in areas of responsibility noted above, including working with the consolidations team to automate reporting from information systems, identifying and acting on gaps in current processes and controls, adapting models to ensure maximum flexibility and working with internal stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met. 

Education and Experience

Education

• Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA, CA, CMA) or similar (e.g. MBA, CFA) strongly preferred.

Experience

• Generally 6 or more years of relevant experience, including at least some experience working in a reporting/FP&A related capacity at a publicly listed reporting issuer.
• Previous experience in mining or related resources industries is preferable.

Skills

• Strong analytical mind and business curiosity: asks questions, understands financial relationships and business drivers. 
• Attention to detail.
• Consistently seeks opportunities for improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of processes – does not settle for the status quo. 
• Strong ability to oversee the work of more junior team members, including strong coaching skills to help in their development.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial modelling. 
• Good level of understanding and application of IFRS preferred.
• Understanding of information systems, as will be involved in improving processes relating to J.D. Edwards ERP, consolidations and other IT systems. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as required to interact with senior business leaders, prepare and review written analysis and obtain information form sites and corporate personnel from other areas of the business. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to work independently and to establish priorities. 
• Ability to be flexible and responsive with regards to tasks and priorities. 
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and transparency in actions at all times. 
• Language skills (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) are an asset, but not required.