The Windfall Project, owned by Gold Fields, is located in northern Québec. By joining our passionate team, committed to creating lasting value beyond mining, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the construction and startup of a world-class mining project, one of the most ambitious in recent decades.
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success.
This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to our growth in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.
Join the Windfall adventure!
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Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, the Financial Analyst will play a key role within the Finance team by contributing to the production of reliable financial information, performance analysis, and the strengthening of internal controls.
In a changing environment, this role stands out for its versatility and ability to contribute across several areas: FP&A, accounting, projects, treasury, internal controls, and tax.
The Financial Analyst will also act as a technical expert for colleagues during the implementation of different system components by participating as a “super user.” The role is hybrid, with work performed both remotely and at the Montréal office.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Financial close and reconciliations
- Participate in the monthly close process;
oJournal entries
oBalance sheet and income statement reconciliations
oOther reconciliations (intercompany, suppliers, payroll, etc.);
Ensure the quality and consistency of financial data in accordance with IFRS standards;
Prepare internal and statutory financial statements, including notes to the financial statements;
2. Financial analysis and FP&A
- Participate in preparing budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts;
Analyze variances (actual vs. budget/forecast, monthly and annual) and explain fluctuations;
Produce performance analyses and key performance indicators (KPIs);
Contribute to management presentations;
Perform cost and profitability analyses;
Validate the reasonableness of expenses;
Support project and operations teams with budget tracking;
Contribute to improving operational financial controls;
3. Asset accounting, fixed assets, and CIP
- Track capital expenditures (Capex) and CIP (construction in progress);
Validate accounting treatment (capex vs. opex);
Participate in commissioning and fixed asset management;
Support project cost and profitability analyses;
4. Treasury and cash flow
- Participate in preparing cash flow forecasts;
Monitor project- and operations-related cash flows;
Support payment management and liquidity needs;
5. Internal controls, audit, and SOX
- Execute and document internal controls (including SOX);
Participate in internal and external audits;
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures;
Identify and recommend control improvements;
6. Versatility and cross-functional collaboration
- Contribute to various assignments based on team priorities;
Develop an overall understanding of financial processes;
Provide functional support across different areas (tax, systems & ICT support, internal controls);
Contribute to a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Required qualifications
University degree in accounting; CPA designation (asset);
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience;
Bilingualism in French and English required; interactions with an English-speaking Gold Fields team will be necessary.
Technical competencies
Knowledge of IFRS standards;
Experience with integrated ERP software (ideally SAP S/4HANA);
Excellent command of financial control, close, and analysis processes;
Knowledge of fixed assets and CIP (construction in progress);
Experience with SAP (S/4HANA is a major asset);
Excellent command of Excel;
Experience in a SOX environment;
Experience in a project environment (asset).
Core competencies
Ability to meet deadlines;
Ability to analyze and solve problems;
Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.
In accordance with the terms of the Act to modernize legislative provisions respecting the protection of personal information (commonly referred to as “Law 25”), Windfall Mining Group undertakes to use your contact information (telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses) solely for the purpose of informing you of the status of your application and notifying you of the next steps in the process.
If necessary, Gold Fields Windfall may communicate your personal information to a third party, in order to pursue your recruitment file, within the limits permitted by law and subject to a confidentiality undertaking by the third party.
