Specialist, Standard and Cost Model

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• Minimum 10 years of experience in related role.

• ERP, database, and spreadsheet proficiency
• Cross-function…