Planning & Reporting Specialist

Chile, Santiago

South America Copper




The Planning & Reporting Specialist plays a key role in driving financial and operational performance across regional assets. This position leads the analysis of financial/operational metrics, supports capital planning, and drives business improvement initiatives. The role bridges strategic finance with operational excellence, ensuring financial plans reflect reality and align with long-term goals.    

Key Responsibilities

     

• Strategic Financial Analysis & Modeling
  Develop and lead robust financial models to evaluate CAPEX/OPEX, investment decisions, and long-term scenarios. Ensure alignment with corporate standards and deliver sound financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Cost Management & Benchmarking
  Analyze cost structures across regional operations, identify inefficiencies, and propose initiatives for cost optimization without compromising operational effectiveness. Lead benchmarking efforts to ensure competitiveness.
• Business Improvement Projects
  Lead or co-lead high-impact cross-functional improvement initiatives. Develop business cases, define implementation roadmaps, and measure results post-implementation to ensure value generation and alignment with financial targets.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & LOA Planning
  Coordinate and lead the LOA (Life of Asset), annual budgets, and rolling forecasts in collaboration with site teams and joint ventures. Ensure timely delivery, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
• Reporting & Data Governance
  Oversee development and continuous improvement of dashboards, regional financial reports, and consolidation tools. Promote data consistency, usability, and transparency across reporting systems, minimizing manual efforts and errors.
• Regional Coordination & Implementation
  Act as a bridge between regional functions and site teams, promoting and deploying tools, standards, and practices that enhance operational control, financial visibility, and performance management.
• Investment Governance & Business Case Review
  Support investment processes by participating in Investment Proposal Reviews (IPRs), validating business cases, and ensuring alignment with corporate financial frameworks and capital allocation criteria.
• Process Standardization & Capability Building
  Design and roll out standardized templates, methodologies, and tools across sites and joint ventures. Provide guidance and training to ensure adoption, improve data quality, and strengthen analytical capabilities.
• JV Engagement & Cross-Functional Alignment
  Maintain close coordination with joint ventures and cross-regional teams to ensure consistent messaging, timely budget closings, and alignment of financial narratives and goals.

      Required Qualifications      

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, mining, or similar roles.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of performance analysis and cost control.
• Proficient in English and Spanish (oral and written).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; knowledge of Power BI, SAP, HFM preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity



At Glencore Copper, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages the full and active participation of all individuals within our organization, in accordance with fair labor practices.
In Chile, all our job postings comply with Law No. 21.015.
In Peru, all our job postings comply with Law No. 29.973.
In Argentina, all our job postings comply with Law No. 22.431.