Simon Paynter

Simon Paynter is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in the mining and energy sectors. Currently serving as Commercial Superintendent at Peabody Energy since April 2022, Simon previously held significant roles including Commercial & Contracts Superintendent at Mastermyne Group and Senior Accountant at Sojitz Blue Pty Ltd, where responsibilities included managing financial operations for the Meteor Downs South Thermal Coal Mine. With a strong foundation in financial analysis and tax compliance developed throughout a diverse career that began as a Financial & Tax Accountant at CSL, Simon has adeptly handled budgeting, forecasting, and taxation matters across various organizations. Simon's educational background includes an ongoing associate degree in Mine Engineering from UNSW, a graduate diploma in Finance from Monash University, and advanced taxation studies from The Tax Institute.