Senior Financial Analyst - Toronto, Canada - Ontario Power Generation

Description

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment - 3 days in office, 2 days home

Education Level: 4-year University Degree in Business, Economics or Accounting

Location: Bowmanville, ON

Number of positions: 2

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes- 10%

Deadline to Apply: April 11th, 2024

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Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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New Campus: In late 2025, 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

The Senior Finance Analyst will be responsible for supporting a wide array of activities within the projects organization at OPG that includes the annual business planning process, monthly budget-to-actual and forecast reporting and project client support. The successful candidate will be tasked with taking a lead role in budgetary analysis, financial reporting, forecasting, maintaining critical information in OPG's financial systems and databases, the modelling and preparation of reporting for senior level executives and provincial ministries and boards. The Senior Finance Analyst will also undertake economic and financial analysis or studies to assist in the preparation and analysis of various business cases and scenarios.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops, recommends and monitors the adherence to financial strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provides advice and guidance to line department managers in the specialized area of financial management to resolve implementation and technical issues independently through exercising professional and independent financial judgment.
• Provides support to the Manager in the discharging of due diligence through a professional challenge role within the business.
• Develops and recommends strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines through research, analysis and input from stakeholders in the area of general accounting practices.
• Maintains a professional awareness in relation to current accounting practice, GAAP and general business environment, the utility industry to communicate impacts and implications throughout the business.
• Conducts investigations into specialized accounting areas or needs and prepares procedures that balance all stakeholder needs.
• Reviews line's accounting practices and provides a due diligence assessment as to the accuracy, consistency and appropriateness of analysis and conclusions being reached.
• Provides management reports utilizing financial systems and other inputs and assists line managers in interpretation of financial and operational results.
• Ensures the integrity of the decision support process through supporting the preparation and review of business case summaries.
• Supports the development and implementation of on-going and new system needs and performs periodic reviews of financial systems and processes to identify opportunities for improved productivity.
• Provides line managers with advice, guidance and support for business planning, budgeting, reporting, performance projections, resource forecasts, and internal control.
• Understand contracts negotiated with the Independent Electricity System Operator specifically the financial implications on decision making and all financial reporting required

EDUCATION

• 4 Year University Degree in Business or Accounting
• Chartered Professional Account (CPA)

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8-10 years of directly related experience;
• Experience in a similar type of consultative role providing effective financial guidance to line managers;
• Demonstrated experience providing financial reporting for large multi-year, multi-discipline projects/partnerships with multiple entities;
• Demonstrated experience in establishing financial and accounting policies and control processes;
• A self starter that demonstrates a sense of urgency and decision making skills conducive to managing priorities and meeting internal and external timelines;
• A results-oriented focus and quick learner is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels;
• Excellent leadership and management skills, sound judgment and decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving;
• High level of proficiency with the use of information technology tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Affinity for using technology to find efficient ways to collate and disseminate knowledge;
• Experience using large financial or integrated enterprise systems such as SAP and Asset Suite 9.

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