Client Organization: The Metals Company (TMC)

Position Title: Project Finance Specialist

Location: North America (West Coast)

THE COMPANY

Positioned at the forefront of an exciting new industry, TMC The Metals Company Inc. (“TMC” or “The Metals Company” or “the Company”) is positioned to become a world- leading producer of base and strategic metals obtained from vast high-grade seafloor polymetallic nodule deposits containing manganese, nickel, copper, and cobalt, and which can be collected with no digging, blasting or drilling as they sit unattached on top of the seafloor. These deposits occur 4,000 to 6,000 meters below sea level. TMC’s objective is to produce the metals required for the green transition with minimal environmental impacts. TMC has already applied for exploration licenses and the world’s first commercial recovery permit for seafloor resources in international waters, through an existing US seabed mining code which has been supported by a recent US Executive Order.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Project Finance Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project’s minor contracts, invoice approval requests, weekly cashflow forecasting, month end accruals and other internal administrative financial reporting. This role will be the key interface between the finance team and project team to support the relevant reporting activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties in alignment with TMC’s safety, environmental, community, and quality policies, as well as the company’s corporate values and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate the onboarding and setup of new vendors in collaboration with the Finance department, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Manage the approval workflow for vendor invoices, ensuring alignment with the company’s Delegation of Authority (DOA) policy and financial procedures.
• Provide the Finance department with timely and accurate weekly cash outflow forecasts.
• Lead month-end financial processes, including preparation of accruals and cashflow reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Liaise with package owners, project leads, and vendors to compile and submit monthly accruals to the Finance department.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of contracts and associated documentation.
• Manage and update financial registers, including the project invoice register, commitment register, and cost report, ensuring accurate historical data is maintained.
• Support internal and external audit processes by collating and submitting required financial documentation and data.
• Assist the Project Controls team in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecast cashflows, and other planning activities.
• Ensure accurate and organized record-keeping of all commercial and financial documentation on TMC’s server, in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Respond to ad hoc requests from internal stakeholders, providing analysis and information as required.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as needed, within the scope of the role and aligned with the incumbent’s competencies.

Key Internal Relationships:

• TMC Finance Team (Canada)
• NORI and TMC Package Owners/Project Leads (Australia, U.S., U.K., and Canada)
• NORI Project Controls Team (Australia)

Key External Relationships:

• Commercial service providers
• Academic researchers and strategic partners

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
2. Relevant Experience: 5–7 years of experience in a finance/accounting administration role, preferably within the operations, mining, or construction sectors.
3. Project Financial Reporting: Strong understanding of project cost control and financial reporting, including experience working with project leads and vendors.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with the capacity to effectively engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
5. Analytical Thinking: Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and solve problems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
6. Organizational Strength: Strong planning and time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
7. Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Windows and Word; experience with financial systems is an asset.
8. Independence & Accountability: Self-starter who takes ownership of their work, capable of working remotely and autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
9. Adaptability & Teamwork: Flexible and resilient, able to adapt to evolving business needs while contributing positively to team goals.
10. Integrity & Confidentiality: High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive financial and organizational information