Job Description
Are you ready to join a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company with exciting opportunities for growth?
We have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven
Business Analyst to join our team. This hybrid (50% Site-Based / 50% Central-Based) role combines in-depth business analysis with project management to drive operational efficiency, optimize processes, and support data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
cost modeling, supply chain analysis, and process optimization, with expertise in utilizing ERP systems (preferably SAP) to analyze and improve business operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business leaders, operations, and supply chain professionals, to identify opportunities, create actionable solutions, and implement initiatives that improve performance and reduce costs.
At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the
world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a
safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Responsibilities
Business Analysis & Strategy:
- Analyze business processes and operations, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization using data and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders (business leaders, product managers, and operational teams) to define business requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
- Develop business cases, project plans, and process documentation to support new initiatives and improvements.
Cost Modeling & Financial Analysis
- Use advanced Excel skills to build cost models that analyze operational efficiency and support financial decision-making.
- Work closely with finance and operational teams to track and manage costs, ensuring alignment with business goals and budget constraints.
Data Analysis & Supply Chain Optimization
- Gather, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Leverage data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations for supply chain optimization.
- Review operational and supply chain performance metrics to identify key areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
ERP System Management & Reporting
- Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP), planning software (e.g. Xeras) and relevant reporting software to gather and analyze business and supply chain data, ensuring accurate tracking of performance metrics and operational processes.
- Support the implementation of improvements based on data insights, helping streamline processes and enhance system reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and operations teams to align goals and ensure solutions are both feasible and effective.
- Support project management activities by contributing business analysis insights during project scoping, implementation, and evaluation.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather business and operational requirements and ensure solutions meet both technical and business needs.
Continuous Improvement
- Continuously evaluate existing business processes, particularly within the supply chain, identifying areas for improvement and driving change initiatives.
- Apply process improvement methodologies, such as Lean or Six Sigma, to optimize business processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced cost modeling and financial analysis techniques.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for data analysis, reporting, and process optimization.
- Ability to analyze large datasets to identify trends and areas for operational improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, aligning business objectives with operational improvements.
Preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, cost management, supply chain analysis, or similar roles with a focus on cost accounting, cost modeling and process optimization.
- Experience within the mining and processing sector or heavy industrials.
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
- Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or similar) in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or related field, including CIMA member.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and develop actionable insights.
- Expertise in cost modeling and financial analysis using Excel.
- In-depth understanding of ERP systems, with a preference for SAP experience.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with both business and operational teams.
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses, benefits, and stock purchase plans designed to support your professional growth and well-being.
- A dynamic, forward-thinking work environment with opportunities to influence the future direction of our mining operations.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn alongside industry colleagues.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Our mission is to be the
world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
