Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?
Who We Are
We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition.
Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.
From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.
Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Specialist, Finance to join our Controls and Financial Center of Excellence team in Sudbury or Toronto.
The role is a permanent hybrid position. This posting is for an existing position vacancy.
As a Specialist, Finance you will act as a senior contributor within our newly established Controls and Financial Center of Excellence (CoE), driving global financial governance, strengthening internal controls, and leading high-impact finance initiatives that support the CFO agenda.
This is a hands-on senior role for someone who thrives in a build-and-run environment, embraces both strategic and operational work, and takes full ownership of end-to-end delivery. You will influence cross-functional stakeholders, translate complex financial and control topics into actionable insights for executive decision-making, and ensure our transformation initiatives move forward with discipline, quality, and compliance.
In this role, you will:
- Act as a PMO/CoE resource for cross-functional transformation projects (e.g., carve-outs, regulatory/legal requirements, system migrations, process redesign, and process mapping), building operating models, roadmaps, and cadences that keep initiatives moving despite organizational complexity.
- Take end-to-end ownership of assigned deliverables and adapt to shifting priorities, stepping in where the team needs support — this is a Center of Excellence role, not a fixed-scope position.
- Prepare executive-ready materials and represent Finance in SteerCo forums, translating technical topics into clear recommendations for senior leadership, the CFO organization, and internal/external auditors.
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks — Contribute to accounting policy topics (e.g., IFRS treatment, governance, complex commercial agreements such as joint ventures, lease contracts, and cost-sharing structures, etc.).
- Lead and coordinate strategic finance initiatives across Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and audit-ready execution.
- Coordinate with external advisors (Big 4 and consulting partners) on audits, benchmarks, and advisory workstreams.
- Design and deliver training programs to embed compliance awareness and process mastery across global teams.
- Mentor peers within the Controls and Financial Center of Excellence team and act as a trusted authority on governance and financial control matters.
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 Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related analytical discipline.
Experience:
- 8–10 years of progressive professional experience in Engineering, Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Internal Controls, or Audit — ideally within a global, matrixed environment.
Skills:
- Strong ownership and delivery focus — delivers complete, audit-ready outcomes, balancing quality, speed, compliance, and control.
- Collaborative and adaptable team player — flexible to changing priorities, builds trust across cultures, and contributes where the team needs support most.
- Cross-functional and executive-minded — effectively navigates Finance, Tax, IT, Procurement, HR, and Operations while engaging senior leaders and auditors with sound judgment.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives involving Finance, IT, Tax, Procurement, and/or Operations.
- Ability to translate complex financial and control topics into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS, internal control frameworks (SOX), and governance principles (DoA, policies, and normative documents).
- Portuguese is a strong asset, given regular interaction with teams in Brazil.
Preferred Certifications (an asset, not mandatory): CPA, P.Eng, or PMP.
Why Sudbury
Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.
Include to Transform
At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale 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.
Pay Grade: F3T
Minimum Starting Salary: $112,800
Apply by: Monday, July 20th
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