- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About De Beers
Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.
The Financial Analyst contributes to De Beers Group business planning, with a focus on mining operations, performance analysis and project investment assessment, and supports consolidated five-year and life-of-mine plans. This is a six-month contract based in Johannesburg; international travel may be required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to the Group business planning process, focusing on mining businesses and assessing current operational performance and future project investments.
- Help ensure the Group has a cohesive strategic plan and that investment opportunities and operational performance align with it and deliver expected bottom-line benefits.
- Build strong working relationships with De Beers Technical & Sustainability, Group Finance and Business Unit Finance teams.
- Participate in preparing the consolidated De Beers business plan, with a five-year and life-of-mine focus.
- Prepare presentation materials and reports supporting the De Beers Group Business Plan and Budget.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with business units to gain in-depth knowledge of their operations, including risks and opportunities in their five-year and life-of-mine plans.
- Understand shareholder requirements and how they affect Business Unit performance and delivery.
- Conduct monthly flash-report calls with assigned businesses; analyse monthly operational performance against plan or forecast, identify trends, and clearly articulate potential upside or risks to senior management.
- Review monthly and quarterly performance reports prepared by Business Units, flag questions or prompts for senior management to raise with the Business Units, and contribute to the Group quarterly performance report.
- Analyse monthly mining-business spend against the approved capital plan, identify trends, investigate variances, and articulate risks and opportunities.
- Support the preparation of draft and final business plans and life-of-mine plans through technical and systems guidance.
- Prepare deliverables and analysis with the team as part of the shareholder integrated planning process.
- Respond to ad hoc information requests from stakeholders, including shareholders, business development, strategy and Exco, providing meaningful, validated valuations and analysis.
- Contribute to the annual impairment review, including interaction with auditors and compliance with Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
- International travel may be required.
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant financial qualification or technical mining discipline.
- A higher technical degree and/or CIMA or CA would be advantageous.
- Five years’ experience in a mine planning or engineering role at a mining site or equivalent; operational experience, preferably in a mining operation; or experience in a financial role providing services to a mining client.
- Knowledge of Hyperion Strategic Finance (HSF), OneStream and AFC (HFM) would be advantageous.
- Financial planning and analysis: use varied data and information sources to perform analysis and produce management reports.
- Investment appraisal: apply investment valuation approaches and interpret findings and other information.
- Project management and execution: advanced understanding of project management tools and their application, including in small project environments.
- Time management: prioritize, structure work and manage time effectively.
- Communication: excellent communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels across the business; understands how value is created.
Skills
Experience
Five years’ experience in a mine planning or engineering role at a mining site or equivalent; operational experience, preferably in a mining operation; or experience in a financial role providing services to a mining client.
Education
Degree in a relevant financial qualification or technical mining discipline; a higher technical degree and/or CIMA or CA would be advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
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Culture
De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.
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