Manager, Business Finance - It Planning & Business Partnership

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?Who We AreWe 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 OpportunityWe are currently seeking a
Manager, Business Finance,
to join our
IT Planning & Business Partnership
team in
Toronto, ON/St. John's NL.
This is a
permanent, hybrid position, serving as a key
bridge between Finance and Information Technology, supporting stakeholders across
Canada, Brazil, Europe, and APAC .
About YouAs a
Manager, Business Finance
- IT Planning & Business Partnership
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.
This role is ideal for a tech or consulting professional with solid finance background in mining & metals or other heavy industries who enjoys working at the intersection of IT, digital technologies, data, analytics, AI and Finance. It is a role focused on supporting our finance functions globally.
The successful candidate brings strong understanding of finance processes end to end (record to report, procure to pay, FP&A, treasury, cash management, etc.), is naturally connected with technology best practices and can solve business problems with digital technology solutions. This role partners closely with IT solutions architecture, procurement and delivery, focusing on understanding business pain points, prioritizing demand, and ensuring technology investments do deliver measurable value.
A business-oriented mindset is essential, challenging assumptions, simplifying workflows, and ensuring the right problems are solved before selecting digital technology solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are critical, as the role works across functions and geographies.
Collaboratively with Finance function, you will proactively build a multi-year IT and data strategy and an associated roadmap that fits the needs of this business area. Your financial deep experience and deep understanding of tech, will allow you manage the demand intake, identify, and prioritize IT solutions, work with the business to develop business cases for investments in technology.
Additionally, in this position you will:
Build and maintain deep relationships and knowledge of the business, being embedded in the business to have a profound understanding of the business's strategy, roadmap, and pressing challenges, being able to influence leadership level
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, considering budget and resource constraints
Lead the IT governance forum for Finance, hosting a recurring routine in collaboration with Finance leadership to review and prioritize IT initiatives.
Understanding of how data and AI drive innovation in finance areas and developing an IT and Data Strategy and Roadmap for VBM Finance
Collaborate with other IT BPs to ensure that other business areas roadmaps integrate well with the Finance roadmap.
Oversee the delivery of IT for Finance, acting as the key interface point to ensure alignment and integration with the VBM IT execution team.
Proven experience leading demand management, investment prioritization, and governance routines
Proactively propose solutions to the business avoiding software and other digital technologies sprawl that increases complexity, cost and risk with no clear business value
Hold IT accountable for delivery against agreed service levels, timelines, outcomes and ensure IT initiatives receive the right level of support and sponsorship from the business
Experience & Education
10+ years of end-to-end Finance process experience
5+ years in Minning & Metals industry or similar heavy industry sectors (Oil & gas, Chemicals, manufacturing, etc.).
Demonstrated experience partnering with IT, AI & Analytics delivery teams to ensure technical solutions selection and successful project implementation at scale
Experience developing and executing multi‑year technology or digital roadmaps and business cases building.
Proven capability in building relationships and influencing at leadership level, budget management, governance, and value realization
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline
MBA, CMA, or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred
Skills:
Experience delivering IT, Tech, Data, Analytics and AI solutions with good understanding of how digital technologies are enabling productivity and innovation in scientific and engineering areas.
Ability to challenge conventional thinking and usage of digital technologies and strategic mindset with the ability to translate business priorities into clear IT, digital, data and analytics initiatives
Influencing & Stakeholder Engagement with demonstrated ability to gain support from both business and technical teams. Ability to communicate value of digital technology in business KPIs and terms
Creative problem solver, able to understand business strategy and needs and proactively identify digital solutions
Experience managing customers' expectations and strong ability to build and maintain long‑term relationships with business areas.
Customer centricity and ability to ensure service levels are meet as agreed with the business.
Experience controlling budget and tracking value realization. Experience with LEAN concepts.
Verbal and written skills to effectively convey complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Fluency in English;
Portuguese is an strongasset
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)
Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
Employee Family Assistance Program
Virtual Healthcare online
Online training and career development opportunities
Why TorontoToronto, Canada's largest city and financial hub, is a center of innovation, commerce, and culture. Known for its diverse economy and vibrant urban environment, Toronto offers unparalleled access to talent, technology, and global connectivity. Our Toronto office serves as a strategic hub for corporate functions, technology development, and business operations. Here, we drive initiatives that support Vale Base Metals' global operations, leveraging advanced analytics, digital transformation, and strategic planning to ensure operational excellence across all regions. Toronto's dynamic ecosystem enables collaboration with leading technology partners, universities, and research institutions, fostering innovation in mining and metals processing. This location is integral to shaping the future of sustainable mining and advancing our commitment to responsible resource development.
Why SudburyGreater 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 TransformAt 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.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.
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
Starting salary from CAD $130,000+, plus annual bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Apply by: Fri Nov 20, 2026
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