Vice President, Business Planning & Performance

About the role

The company is seeking a Vice President of Business Planning & Performance to provide strategic leadership across its South American mining operations and growth portfolio. Reporting to the executive leadership team, the role will drive corporate planning, performance management, capital allocation and strategic decision‑making for a multi‑asset business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the corporate strategic planning process, aligning business objectives, operating plans and growth initiatives.
• Oversee annual budgets, forecasts and long‑range business plans for multiple operations and development projects.
• Advise the executive team on performance, investment priorities and capital allocation decisions.
• Develop and maintain integrated business models to support strategic decisions and value‑creation initiatives.
• Provide leadership on portfolio optimisation, growth opportunities and business‑improvement programmes.
• Support evaluation of acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures and other strategic transactions.
• Establish and oversee performance‑management frameworks, KPIs and executive reporting processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and financial returns.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience within mining, metals, natural resources or another capital‑intensive industry.
• Proven success in strategic planning, business performance, commercial management or corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of capital allocation, investment evaluation and value creation across operating and development asset portfolios.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board‑level decision making.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across technical, operational, commercial and corporate functions.
• International experience and exposure to multi‑asset operations is advantageous.

Required skills