Manager, Business Finance at Vale

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Manager, Business Finance to join our IT Planning & Business Partnership team in Toronto, Canada.

This is a permanent onsite position.

As a Manager, Business Finance you will serve as the crucial link between the IT function, and the business finance teams based Brazil, Canada, Europe and APAC regions. This role requires a strong end to end understanding of finance processes and expertise in business process improvement.

The will proactively build a multi-year IT and data strategy and an associated roadmap that fits the needs of this business area. Your finance deep experience and skills will allow you manage the demand intake, identify, and prioritize IT solutions, work with the customer to develop business cases, and, once approved and funded, hand over demand to the IT Project Management Office (PMO) for delivery as a project

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Build strong relationships and develop a robust understanding of the business's strategy, roadmap, and pressing challenges.
• Shape and manage demand intake by working with the business to develop business cases and identifying the products and services that support the business areas.
• Lead the IT governance forum for Finance, hosting a recurring routine in collaboration with Finance leadership to review and prioritize IT initiatives and provide input into the overall IT Steering Committee governance forum
• Develop an IT and Data Strategy and Roadmap for VBM Finance; collaborate with other IT BPs to ensure that support functions roadmaps integrate well into the Finance roadmap
• Oversee the delivery of IT for Finance, acting as the key interface point to ensure alignment and integration with the VBM ITOT strategic plan, architectural direction, and governance processes
• Lead business performance reviews (monthly, quarterly, budget, forecast) and prepare reports for senior executives and the Board.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, Supply, Operations, Technology) to align strategies and optimize processes.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or related discipline.
• CMA or MBA in Finance, Accounting or Economics.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10+ years of end-to-end Finance experience with 5+ years in Minning industry or similar sector.
• Expertise in end-to-end finance processes and operations including regional budget planning and execution.
• Proven ability to develop technology roadmaps, align IT initiatives with business goals, and secure stakeholder support.
• Strong track record in IT service delivery, ensuring SLAs are met and resolving issues effectively.

Skills:

• Fluency in English is required and Portuguese is preferred
• Experience managing customers' expectations and strong ability to build and maintain long term relationships with business areas.
• Influencing & Stakeholder Engagement with demonstrated ability to gain support from both business and technical teams.
• Creative approach to understanding business needs and proactively identifying solutions.
• Creative problem solver, able to understand business strategy and needs and proactively identify solutions
• Excellent verbal and written skills to build consensus and effectively convey complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with value management and LEAN concepts / tools.
• Demonstrated interest and exposure to digital solutions, finance IT systems, and data analytics.

Why Toronto

Vale Base Metals' Toronto office serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale Base Metals’ finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale Base Metals’ ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: GRG

Minimum Starting Salary: $132,800

Apply by: Monday, January 5th, 2026

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Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.