Manager, Business Finance, to join our IT Planning & Business Partnership
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About the role
Your New Company Our client, Vale Base Metals, is a global mining company dedicated to safely producing nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals—critical resources powering the world’s energy transition. With a mission to improve lives and shape a better future together, Vale Base Metals plays a vital role in modern life. Their metals are found in everyday technologies, life‑saving medical equipment, and the electric vehicles advancing climate‑change solutions. With more than 15,000 employees worldwide, the organization operates across Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. They are committed to transforming critical minerals into long‑term prosperity and sustainable development—making this an opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters.
Your New Role We 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 You: As 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 a strong asset
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
Interested? Let's Talk! Email rupal.pandey@hays.com or call 801-349-1315 to learn more. Know someone perfect for this role? Please share this opportunity!
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com
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Manager, Business Finance, to join our IT Planning & Business Partnership
Top Benefits
About the role
Your New Company Our client, Vale Base Metals, is a global mining company dedicated to safely producing nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals—critical resources powering the world’s energy transition. With a mission to improve lives and shape a better future together, Vale Base Metals plays a vital role in modern life. Their metals are found in everyday technologies, life‑saving medical equipment, and the electric vehicles advancing climate‑change solutions. With more than 15,000 employees worldwide, the organization operates across Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. They are committed to transforming critical minerals into long‑term prosperity and sustainable development—making this an opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters.
Your New Role We 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 You: As 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 a strong asset
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
Interested? Let's Talk! Email rupal.pandey@hays.com or call 801-349-1315 to learn more. Know someone perfect for this role? Please share this opportunity!
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com