Financial Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Ontario Power Generation

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 1X6
Req ID:43312
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment ( 3 days in office, 2 days home)
Education Level:4-year University Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline; CPA designation is required

Location:

Toronto, ON
Travel:
Yes

10%
Deadline to Apply:June, 21st, 2023
BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.
OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.
Now we've set our sights on being a netzero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve netzero by 2050.
OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a cleantech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.

NEW CAMPUS:

In late 2024, OPG is establishing our new campus at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. The new campus will provide a cutting-edge work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a resultsdriven team player to join our organization in the role of Finance Analyst based in downtown Toronto at 700 University Ave.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation's continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable lowcost power in a sustainable manner.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Provide advice and guidance to operational clients regarding financial matters.
Assist in the development of strategic financial objectives, and associated performance measures, benchmarks and targets.
Give advice and guidance on interpretation concerning budget instructions and submission including establishment of guidelines and provide direct assistance as required.
Assist in the business planning process where needed
Develop Financial Models appropriate to the task at hand. Prepare effective analytical reports as required. Communicate these to a variety of stakeholders.
Assist in preparing and making presentations to the government, other agencies or investment banks as required.

EDUCATION

4year University Degree with emphasis on Business, Finance or Accounting.
CPA Designation required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience; familiar with financial analysis, controllership, reporting, excel modelling and financial systems
Experience forecasting, and providing budget to actual variance analytics is preferred
Experience in developing budgets and business plans is considered an asset
Deep experience and applied knowledge of management and financial accounting principals, economics and financial analytical techniques to assess the financial impacts of strategies, standards and expenditure proposals, is preferred;
Prior handson experience in consultative role that providing effective financial guidance to the business and department managers, is an asset;
Strong sense of urgency and decision making skills conducive to managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines;
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels;
A resultsoriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fastpaced changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously;
Ability to navigate organization and support systems to deliver results;
Ability to work in a crossfunctional environment;
Strong interpersonal skills, experience in maintaining productive relationships;
Excellent leadership and management skills. Sound judgment and decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving abilities;
Highly advanced knowledge and experience working with MS Excel required. Expertise with functions of; Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros; and integration within Power BI are a must.
High level of proficiency with the use of technology tools such as MS Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook);
Experience using large financial and integrated enterprise systems, particularly knowledge of SAP and BPC is preferred
Experience and exposure from working in power generation, utilities, mining, construction, engineering, real estate or public sector industry is preferred.
WHY OPG?
At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change.

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Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
Longterm career growth and development opportunities
Electricity is vital to the province and OPG's clean electricity is helping decarbo