Cost Analyst

B2Gold

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years in cost analysis or financial planning, ideally in mining or heavy industry.
  • CPA designation or CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) participant required.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems like SAP.
  • Strong analytical skills to investigate cost variances and trends.
  • Effective communication skills for presenting financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze cost drivers in mining and processing operations.
  • Perform variance analysis between actual costs and budgets, identifying trends.
  • Support site budgeting processes, contributing to life-of-mine cost models.
  • Ensure accurate cost capture and reconciliation in ERP systems during month-end close.
  • Prepare cost reports and dashboards for stakeholders, translating data into insights.
  • Act as a financial partner to operations, aiding in cost control initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including group benefits for employees and dependents.
Full Job Description
Position

Cost Analyst, Nunavut

Location and Reporting Structure

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, this position will be based in Edmonton, AB. This role will require regular travel to the project site in Nunavut up to 20%.

Responsibilities
• Independently monitor and analyze key cost drivers across mining, processing, maintenance, and support functions, including drilling, blasting, hauling, fuel, labour, consumables, and equipment utilization, to ensure accurate and timely cost visibility.
• Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual costs against budgets, forecasts, and unit cost metrics, investigating root causes and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Support site budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes, contributing to life-of-mine (LOM) cost models, All-In Sustaining Cost (AISC) analysis, and scenario planning.
• Ensure accurate cost capture, allocation, and reconciliation within ERP systems (e.g., SAP), including cost centres, WBS elements, assets, commitments, and accruals, while supporting month-end close activities.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise cost reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for site leadership and corporate stakeholders, translating complex operational data into decision-ready insights.
• Act as a financial business partner to operations, engineering, maintenance, and procurement teams, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and strengthening cost control and reporting practices.

Desired Competencies and Requirements
• Three (3) years' experience in cost analysis, financial planning, or cost control, preferably within mining, heavy industry, oil & gas, or construction.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or progression in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience with ERP Systems (e.g. SAP).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate cost variances and identify root causes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

B2Gold Nunavut offers a competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills, plus a group benefits package for employees and their dependents.

Application and Contact Information

Kitikmeot Inuit, Nunavut Inuit, and Residents receive priority hiring consideration, if one these categories applies, please state it after the reference number in the subject line. We thank all for their interest but are only considering applicants with working rights in Canada.
The B2Gold Back River Corp. owned Back River Project is a significant undertaking with contributions from both B2Gold Nunavut and valued Contractors. Although we appreciate your interest in working for B2Gold Nunavut directly; if you are not selected for employment with B2Gold Nunavut or we have no current work available that is suitable for your skill set, B2Gold Nunavut may share your application material with our contractors for positions that they are seeking to fill. If you do not want your resume shared, please indicate so in the subject line of your email and we will retain a copy of your application material for our internal records only.

We will retain application material on file for future vacancies (openings within 6-12 months) for consideration; however, you are encouraged to apply to any opening you may be suited for. If selected to move forward a member of our team will be in touch.

Closing Date

This post will remain open until 12:00AM MST August 27th, 2026, unless a suitable candidate is not found. We thank all applicants for their interest in B2Gold Nunavut; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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