This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
The FP&A Transformation Lead will lead the restructuring of the FP&A function across the Brands & Diamond Desirability (B&DD) business units and geographies to streamline the processes, overhaul the systems/tools and deliver improved reporting, forecasting and commercial decision support. The role is accountable for delivering the new De Beers decentralized operating model to establish a standalone, sustainable Finance function that supports the broader business separation and sale readiness objectives. This includes ensuring that the Business Unit and B&DD Central Finance teams have the processes, systems, suppliers, governance and expertise required to manage FP&A services and activities following transition, both internally within B&DD, and with the revised De Beers Group Finance function.
Working across all Business Units and Group functions, and in partnership with the B&DD Financial Controller, the role leads transformation planning, programme governance, transition execution, stakeholder engagement and organisational change activities to ensure the Finance function remains stable, resilient and operationally effective throughout the transformation journey.
The role will manage the B&DD FP&A function to oversee the full planning, budgeting and forecasting cycle for all the B&DD brands / business units. The role acts as the senior strategic finance partner to senior business leaders, managing the FP&A team to provide insight into commercial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting the delivery of business objectives through robust financial analysis and planning to the De Beers London, Forevermark, Institute of Diamonds and Category Marketing business units across UK, US, EU, India and China.
Working closely with leadership teams across global markets and corporate functions, the FP&A Manager will drive a data-led approach to decision making, ensuring the business has clear visibility of performance, financial risks, investment priorities and future growth opportunities.
The role acts as the key contact between B&DD and the De Beers Group Finance function in terms of consolidation, reporting and forecasting for B&DD, managing the data flows and driving continuous improvements in the planning processes.
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At De Beers Group, our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant — and that starts with supporting our people to thrive at work and beyond with benefits that support your health, time, and financial wellbeing.
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Who we are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 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. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
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Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Referral Policy. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.
Building Forever
Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business. Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.
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Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
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Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen. We are the world’s leading diamond company, powered by thousands of people around the world who are driven to support thriving local communities, protect the natural environment, and stand with women and girls, focused on Building Forever. If you like chasing demanding targets, thrive on making decisions in the pursuit of brilliance, and enjoy the support of the world’s finest experts, we have a place for you.