Hybrid Principal Analyst, Business Planning – Strategy

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About the role

  • Principal Analyst shaping long-term direction at Gold Fields through strategic analysis and collaboration across business units. Leading strategic planning and market evaluation for global strategy alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Influence group ‑ wide strategy within Corporate Development
  • Work closely with a diverse, high ‑ calibre team to shape the long ‑ term direction of Gold Fields
  • Deliver clear, insightful analysis that informs group ‑ wide strategic priorities
  • Collaborate across business units to assess market trends
  • Help define and support delivery of our global strategy
  • Contribute to the development of strategic plans for each asset within our portfolio
  • Deliver strategic initiatives that strengthen the company’s global position
  • Lead the annual strategic planning cycle, including scenario modelling and long ‑ term portfolio analysis
  • Deliver portfolio valuation economics and alternative portfolio configurations to inform strategic decisions
  • Conduct industry, competitive and market analysis across multiple geographies
  • Translate complex analysis into clear, actionable insights for senior leaders
  • Partner with global business units to align strategy, assess performance and identify value ‑ creation opportunities
  • Prepare strategy papers and presentations for Executive Leadership and Board ‑ level forums
  • Monitor sector trends, geopolitical developments and global factors shaping future strategy

Requirements

  • Significant experience in mining, management consulting, investment banking, business development, or a related strategic/analytical role
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, engineering, economics or a related discipline (advanced qualifications advantageous)
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver concise, high ‑ impact analysis for senior stakeholders
  • Strong financial modelling, market evaluation and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Experience working across global markets or multiple jurisdictions would be desirable
  • A growth mindset, with strong communication, accountability, and relationship ‑ building skills

Benefits

  • 9‑day fortnight and hybrid working options
  • Short and long term incentives
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • Paid parental leave

Job title

Principal Analyst, Business Planning – Strategy

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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