Project Financial Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003853/ClaG

Date posted:

Friday, May 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Ever wondered who makes sure the financial side of a multi-billion-rand mining project stays on track? That’s exactly what this role is all about.

POSITION INFO:

If you thrive on managing budgets, forecasts, reporting tools, cost controls, and performance analysis—and enjoy working at the intersection of finance, engineering, and operations—this is an opportunity to join one of the world’s leading mining organisations.
Our client is an internationally recognised mining group delivering large-scale, high-complexity projects where financial precision is critical to success. Based in Johannesburg East, they are seeking a commercially astute Project Finance Manager to work closely with project teams, engineers, and operational leaders. This position is central to project execution, ensuring financial performance is monitored, costs are controlled, reporting is robust, and capital projects remain on track from inception through delivery.
This role calls for someone confident in interrogating figures, investigating variances, and turning financial data into practical insights that operational teams can act on.

Key Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for projects
Monitor financial performance and produce regular forecasts
Compile cost reports, variance analysis, and capital expenditure reporting
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to enhance financial outcomes
Strengthen financial controls and support audit requirements
Improve reporting processes and efficiency
Build and maintain dashboards and reporting insights
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and total cost of ownership
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within reporting and finance processes

Job Experience and Skills Required

BCom Honours degree (minimum requirement)
CIMA qualification advantageous
At least 7 years’ experience in project finance or controlling
Strong background in budgeting, costing, forecasting, and financial controls
Proven experience working alongside engineering and project teams
Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI, QlikView, or similar
Exposure to project management systems
SAP experience beneficial
Strong analytical, reporting, and leadership skills
Ability to translate operational information into actionable financial insights

If you’re looking to step beyond traditional reporting and move into a role where finance directly influences the success of large-scale operational projects, this opportunity offers exactly that.
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