Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

Responsible for monitoring, measuring and analyzing business activities and operating results from both a financial and operational perspective, within a specific customer segment, identifying improvement areas and implementing appropriate action plans which align to business objectives, with a focus on containing costs and enhancing profitability. Responsible to drive continuous improvements.

Key Requirements:

COST EFFECTIVENESS    

Ensure Net Working Capital is effectively managed.Analyze financial informationIdentify improvement areasDevelop action planExecute agreed actions plansReport on improvements resulting from action plansDevelop & execute strategies to improve Networking Capital

EFFECTIVE CONTROL MEASURES

Ensure that risk to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is contained through putting controls in place and monitoring and correcting deviationsAct as a business partner and advisor to the business line managerPerform profitability analysis (business cases) before any new contracts/contract amendments are entered into thereby ensuring appropriate business opportunities are targeted and pursued, and limiting the risk to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology of marginal/unprofitable business / business impact analysisMake recommendationsAccountable for and measured on monthly balance sheet and P&L for customer segmentProduce timely and accurate management reports

EFFECTIVE BUDGET

Ensure that costs are controlled and that deviations from budget are investigated and rectifiedvariance analysis, identify issues, develop solutionsTake remedial action (e.g. alignment of headcount with business demands)Responsible for budgeting and forecasting

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Manage projects which cut across business areas (e.g. Accounts receivable, service exchange)Engage with both the business & customersAnalyse dataDevelop solutions/action plans for implementation (operational and/or financial)

Your Profile:

Grade 12 / Equivalent qualificationBCOM Honours Degree in Finance CIMA (ACMA status)5+ years post-qualification experience with:Experience in setting up internal control policies and proceduresExperience in managing inventory systems, budgets, and forecastsAdvanced Computer literacy

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 19 August 2025

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company.

In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity​ with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.​ To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.