Company Description

ABOUT THE DE BEERS GROUP OF COMPANIES:

At De Beers Group our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant.  We believe that a sustainable business is purposeful, competitive, resilient and agile – it’s a business that thrives through both economic and social cycles.  By understanding the context and listening to stakeholders we stay ahead of evolving trends and provide solutions to societal expectations.  By solving the physical challenges of mining through relentless innovation and constantly searching for more responsible ways to do business, we are changing the way our employees and stakeholders experience our business – creating enduring value for all stakeholders. Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. www.debeersgroup.com.

Job Description

Diamond Trading covers all aspects of rough diamond sales and is a critical part of the De Beers Group operations from a financial, cash flow and delivery of the Origins strategy standpoint.

We are seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to lead financial planning and analysis across Diamond Trading entities, driving strategic insights and partnering with senior stakeholders to shape the future of our business.

This is a high-impact role focused on delivering robust financial budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis. You will be the key liaison between the business and Group Finance, ensuring clarity, coherence, and confidence in financial planning.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Budget Planning & Forecasting

Lead the financial budget, planning, and forecasting processes across Diamond Trading.Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure informed and strategic financial planning.Review and submit HFM datasets; prepare Flash reports, QPRs, and results presentations.Run monthly results meetings and support external results presentations.Develop and maintain annual and multi-year rolling business plans.Collaborate with IT to manage and enhance the SAP finance environment.Continuously optimize financial planning analytics to support senior management decision-making.

Business Partnering

Deliver insightful analysis to support strategic conversations and decisions.Provide regular and ad hoc reporting to monitor performance against KPIs.Track project costs and initiative performance.Identify trends and variances to inform forecasting and budgeting.

Finance Function & People Leadership

Manage and develop an FP&A Analyst through coaching and feedback.Lead initiatives to streamline and optimize financial processes.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or Chartered Accountant.Proven experience in FP&A or leading a finance team in a multinational, complex environment.Expertise in financial modelling and strategic planning.Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Key Skills

Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking.Strong leadership and coaching capabilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Stakeholders

Internal: Budget Holders, Business Finance Teams, DB Group Finance
External: External Auditors, Industry Stakeholders, Professional Bodies

 

Additional Information

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers, and the world around us.

Our Values:

Put Safety First:

We consider all risks to people and the environment before proceeding with any activity.  We address risks before beginning any activity, even if this means stopping a task. Zero Harm is always our goal.

Be Passionate:

We are exhilarated by the product we sell, the challenges we face and the opportunities we create.

Shape the Future:

We will find new ways. We will set demanding targets and take both tough decisions and considered risks to achieve them. We will insist on excellent execution and reward those who deliver.

Pull Together:

Being united in purpose and action, we will turn the diversity of our people, skills and experience into an unparalleled source of strength.

Build Trust:

We will always listen first, then act with openness, honesty and integrity so that our relationships flourish. 

Show we Care:

The people whose lives we touch, their communities, nations and the environment we share, all matter deeply to us. We will always think through the consequences of what we do so that our contribution to the world is real, lasting and makes us proud.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Closing Date: 01 September  2025