Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis - Mississauga, Canada - Alectra Utilities

Alectra Utilities
Alectra Utilities
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Mississauga, Canada

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Position:

Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis
** _Temporary 5-Month Contract*_

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Location:
Mississauga (Derry) (Hybrid: Remote/In-office)

***Reports to:
Supervisor, Financial Planning and Analysis

Business Unit:

Finance

Division:
***Financial Planning and Analysis

Hours per Week:

35

Rate of Pay:
***Number of Openings:
1

Union:

No
***Open:
July 13, 2023

Close:

July 26, 2023

  • Alectra is committed to putting our people first in providing a positive employee experience and a safe work environment. Our Hybrid Workplace policy allows for an effective balance for employees with the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment; a combination of Remote / Inoffice work based on operational requirements._**
    Position Purpose:The Specialist, Financial Planning and Analysis leads the budgeting and forecasting process, including developing financial models to prepare budgets and variance analysis.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
***- Preparation of annual budget and quarterly financial statements forecast

  • Coordinate all annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting activities with business units throughout the organization
  • Provides direction to management on budgeting process and assumptions
  • Responsible for preparation of annual burden and shared services studies; quarterly review and trueup of these allocations
  • Prepares monthly actual versus budget variance analyses and supporting documentation
  • Gather and analyze confidential payroll information for budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Assist the Strategic Support Team within Finance with preparation of financial models, business cases and analysis
  • Develop reporting templates and tools for financial planning
  • Act as a financial business partner and provide support to assigned business units
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to support reporting and provision of financial data as required for the budgeting and forecasting
  • Provides technical expertise in the planning, design and implementation of projects and key initiatives
  • Identifies opportunities to streamline or automate processes to continuously improve service delivery
  • Ensures compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Specialized Knowledge

  • Postsecondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
  • CMA/CGA/CA/CPA designation
  • Extensive knowledge of budgeting and forecasting principles,
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS
  • Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 Platform / IBM Planning Analytics is an asset
  • Advanced level of knowledge and experience in financial modeling and management reporting
  • Knowledge of the energy and utility industries, including a solid understanding of the regulatory environment
  • Superior proficiency with ITbased automated budgeting and reporting tools

Experience

  • A minimum of 35 years related work experience, including financial reporting and variance analysis
  • Experience in developing, supporting and using detailed financial models and demonstrated project management skills
  • Experience with Power BI is an asset
  • Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

  • Highly selfmotivated and directed
  • Ability to follow established processes with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
  • Solid problemsolving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions to complex technical issues
  • Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical information in an organized and concise way
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines
  • Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Must hold and maintain a valid class "G" driver's license
How to apply


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We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Alectra. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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