Position Overview

The Commercial Manager provides strategic and operational financial leadership. The role is responsible for financial governance, reporting accuracy, and resource stewardship, ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and accounting standards. The position oversees Finance, Warehouse, Purchasing, IT Interface, and Camp Services — ensuring integrated financial and operational control to support efficient site performance.

Safety Requirements 

• Enter any specific safety responsibilities of the position 
• Display a clear commitment to safety and health and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment. 
• Operate in accordance with and comply the Company’s Safety and Health Policy, Health and Safety Management System, and with all site policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. 
• Proactive involvement with continuous Health & Safety improvement processes.  Active participation in all communication and awareness systems. 

Environmental Requirements 

• Enter any specific environmental responsibilities of the position 
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management, and seek to eliminate or control the risks of damage to the natural environment. 
• Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environmental Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. 
• Proactive involvement with continuous environmental management improvement processes. 
• Manage all activities in a manner that prevents pollution and minimizes damage to the natural environment. 
• Prevent pollution and minimize waste generation through reduced consumption and increased re-use and recycling. 

Stakeholder Requirements 

• To foster friendly and professional working relationships with all external Stakeholders/contacts. This includes landholders, members of the local community, contractors and visitors. 
• Operate in accordance with Company’s Stakeholder Policy. 

Specific Departmental Requirements: 

Financial Management & Reporting: 

• In conjunction with the Finance Superintendent manage all aspects of accounting, cost control, and management reporting in accordance with Generally accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Corporate Accounting Policies. 
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis and performance commentary. 
• Oversee the accounting, information services and materials management functions and ensures staff are developed and trained to complete their functions safely and effectively.  
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes for the site, ensuring operational assumptions align with corporate guidance. 
• Oversee asset accounting, capital project controls, and site inventory valuation. 

Business Partnering & Analysis: 

• Provide timely advice to the General Manager and Senior Site Leadership Team, translating operational performance into financial impact. 
• Develop and track key cost and productivity metrics across Mining, Processing, and Support functions. 
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, unit rates, and operational efficiency opportunities. 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cost review and capex reports, as required by Perth Operational Finance leadership. 
• Support capital investment decisions with ROI, NPV, and sensitivity analyses. 

Governance & Compliance: 

• Ensure site compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and audit requirements. 
• Maintain clear segregation of duties across accounting, warehouse, and purchasing functions. 
• Oversee financial risk management processes and corrective action plans identified through audits. 
• Liaise with external audit firms during periods of annual audits not limited to Pogo 401K Plan and the NSR external audit. 
• In addition, provide support for any NSR resources internal audit requests. 
• Coordinate with Corporate Finance and external auditors during review and audit cycles. 

Warehouse, Purchasing & IT Oversight: 

• Provide strategic oversight of warehouse and purchasing functions to ensure alignment between operational demand and inventory management. 
• Ensure that the purchase to pay cycle is proper segregation of duties and payments are made to authorised vendors. 
• Ensure that purchasing team is processing requisitions in a timely manner to ensure that all purchase orders are issued with delay. 
• Ensure that the inventory is valued according to generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Review warehouse cycle counts of inventory with the POGO Warehouse team monthly. 
• Ensure that physical inventory is conducted at a minimum on an annual independent basis.  
• Ensure purchasing policies, vendor controls, and inventory systems align with corporate governance and value-for-money principles. 
• Support the IT interface and system integration (MyStarr, ADP, Pronto, Red Map, ADP transition, etc.) ensuring data integrity and efficiency across business systems. 

Camp Services Management: 

• In conjunction with Contracts & Site Services Lead oversee the management of all Pogo Camp Services contracts and performance, ensuring compliance with agreed terms, service and safety standards, and budgeted costs. 
• Manage service-level agreements (SLAs) with catering, cleaning, maintenance, and accommodation providers. 
• Monitor camp cost structures, workforce logistics, and occupancy trends to optimize operational efficiency. 
• Ensure all camp-related expenditures, invoices, and contract renewals are financially validated and reported. 
• Work closely with OHST department to maintain safe, hygienic, and compliant living standards for the workforce in accordance with OHSA and MSHA. 
• Partner with Corporate Supply and Legal on tendering, negotiation, and renewal of camp service contracts. 

Key Role Qualifications & Experience Required 

Qualifications Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline (CPA, CMA or equivalent preferred). 
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems (SAP, Pronto, or equivalent), and internal control frameworks. 
• Proven experience managing service contracts, logistics, or camp operations within a mining or remote site environment. 
• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary support functions (warehouse, purchasing, IT interface, and camp services). 
• Proven ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights  Current USA Driver’s License. 

Desired Experience & Competencies 

• Minimum 10 years’ progressive financial management experience, including 5+ years in mining or heavy industrial operations. 
• Must be knowledgeable in managing processes, financial software, developing standards, audit, accounting, corporate finance, tracking budget expenses, financial skills, analysing information, and developing budgets. 
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision, ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.   
• Ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility.  
• Ability to maintain accurate records and files.  
• Ability to analyze and interpret applicable regulations. 
• Ability to create reports and procedures, and create, deliver effective presentations.  Demonstrated ability to effectively respond to requests for information. 
• Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices. 
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.  
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical. 

Physical requirements: 

The following requirements are considered the minimum inherent requirements of the position and may vary from time to time. 

Review physical requirements if other than office based role 

Physical Classification 

• Sedentary 

Physical Demands 

• Constant sitting  
• Constant repetitive & sustained hand/elbow/wrist & neck movement 
• Occasional pushing/pulling  
• Occasional walking 
• Occasional lift & carry 5# floor to waist; waist to shoulder; waist to waist 
• Rare lift 30# Environmental Factors 
• Indoor office environment – air conditioned, well lit, even ground 

Psychological, Cognitive & Sensory Demands 

• Ability to maintain concentration performing routine and repetitive tasks 
• Ability to attain precise standards and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple competing demands and work to a deadline 
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written)