Specialist, Standard and Cost Model

Vale; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive plan

Defined Contribution Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for life’s reasons

Safety and inclusion culture

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Online training and career development

Job summary

Vale in Canada seeks a Standard & Cost Model Specialist to join the Finance team in Sudbury. This permanent role shapes financial strategy, drives profitability, and leads standardized cost frameworks across Ontario Operations.

You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Technical Services, and Supply Chain, delivering cost models, business cases, and competitive budgeting to optimize performance and value creation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a finance/analysis role.
• Strong financial modeling, FP&A, and budgeting experience.
• Experience in cost modeling and business case development is preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that drive business value, cost optimization, operational performance, and financial decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and govern Ontario Operations FPCR and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) models and frameworks.
• Standardize cost structures, cost center reporting, and financial processes across Ontario Operations to improve transparency, consistency, and benchmarking.
• Provide financial leadership for operational evaluations, business cases, scenario planning, and strategic investment decisions impacting profitability and production.
• Drive continuous improvement, reporting standardization, financial controls, and best practices across the Ontario Operations FP&A function.
• Lead cross-functional special projects, evaluating financial impacts, challenging assumptions, and ensuring successful implementation of value-generating initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Technical Services, and Business Planning teams to support integrated business planning and long-term strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance requirements, and cost-management standards while fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Database proficiency

Spreadsheet proficiency

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

System implementation

Process improvement

Collaboration leadership

Finance operations experience

Change management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Economy, Business, Finance or related field

P.Eng./MBA/CPA asset

Job description

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 Standard & Cost Model Specialist to join our Finance team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position for an existing vacancy.

In this role you will shape financial strategy, influence key business decisions, and drive value across Vale's Ontario Operations. This role will lead the development of standardized financial frameworks, cost models, and operational evaluations that support strategic planning, business performance, and continuous improvement. Working closely with Finance, Operations, Technical Services, and Supply Chain teams, you will play a critical role in advancing financial discipline, enhancing decision-making capabilities, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency across the business.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Lead initiatives that drive business value, cost optimization, operational performance, and financial decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and govern Ontario Operations First Principles Cost Review (FPCR) and Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) models and frameworks.
• Standardize cost structures, cost center reporting, and financial processes across Ontario Operations to improve transparency, consistency, and benchmarking.
• Provide financial leadership for operational evaluations, business cases, scenario planning, and strategic investment decisions impacting profitability and production.
• Drive continuous improvement, reporting standardization, financial controls, and best practices across the Ontario Operations FP&A function.
• Lead cross-functional special projects, evaluating financial impacts, challenging assumptions, and ensuring successful implementation of value-generating initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Technical Services, and Business Planning teams to support integrated business planning and long-term strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance requirements, and cost-management standards while fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline.

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

About You

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Economy, Business, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accreditation such as P. Eng., MBA, CPA an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in related role.

Skills

• ERP, database, and spreadsheet proficiency
• Cross-functional communication and stakeholder management
• System implementation and process improvement expertise
• Collaboration, leadership, and influencing skills
• Finance and Operations experience
• Change management and continuous improvement capabilities
• Ability to inspire engagement and drive change initiatives

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.

Employees engaged by the Company must be lawfully able to work for the Company in the country where the role is located. The Company does not provide immigration, work permit, or permanent residence sponsorship or assistance.

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

Pay Grade: F3T

Minimum Starting Salary: $112,800

Apply by: November 3, 2026