Finance Summer Student

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Who We Are

Welcome to Vale. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. Together. We value our workforce and strive to offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale Base Metals is one of the world's largest producers of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and responsibly sourced cobalt. With headquarters in Toronto, Canada, and operations in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, UK, Indonesia, and Brazil, we are delivering the critical building blocks for a cleaner, greener future.

Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine the critical minerals that power electric vehicles, build renewable energy solutions, and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

We invite you to be part of our evolution.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Finance Summer Student to join our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) North Atlantic Team in Copper Cliff, Ontario. This is a 4-month fixed term position. The successful student will be required to work onsite at our North Atlantic Operations Centre under the direction of our Ontario Operations Finance Manager. This position is Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.

As a Financial Summer Student, you will have the opportunity to further your development by providing day-to-day support for various projects and initiatives within the FP&A NA team. You will be integrated in the development/implementation of policies and practices relating to financial and management accounting functions. You will get the opportunity to practically apply your theoretical knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in your day-to-day work in our great company. You will have the opportunity to build your professional network, gain transferable skills and obtain valuable industry related experience.

You will also gain an understanding of our company and the accounting policies, specific to the mining industry. Exposure to other Vale operations across North Atlantic will further enhance your development experience. In this position, you will:

• Prepare monthly and/or weekly financial reports.
• Develop and implement spreadsheets, databases, and other computer applications.
• Utilize management accounting tools to track service provider spend, project completion, financial forecasts etc.
• Enter information into our financial accounting system with accuracy.
• Prepare data/analytics to provide insights into trends for strategic decision-making using Power BI, Excel and other internal systems.
• Collaborate with other FP & A team members on special projects or other specific initiatives.
• Conduct research and perform analysis. (i.e. quantitative, qualitative, statistical)

About You

Education:

• Currently enrolled as a student in a finance related program, in college or university.

Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Solid interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerBI)
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a large global company, and mining industry leader.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Include to Transform

At Vale, 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.

Interested applicants must submit their application online at https://vale.eightfold.ai/careers.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation to enable you participate in our recruitment process, please email us at vnlrecruitment@vale.com.

Apply by: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

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