Senior Financial Analyst/ Entegrus Powerlines Inc.

Senior Financial Analyst

Chatham, Ontario

 (External Posting)

Entegrus Powerlines operates and maintains electricity distribution systems for over 63,000 customers in Southwestern Ontario. We are committed to operating with local values in mind, while delivering safe, reliable, and exceptional service to our customers, partners, and communities.  A core value of Entegrus is having inspired and empowered people.

Entegrus requires a Senior Financial Analyst for its Finance Department located in Chatham.  Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will be responsible for analyzing purchasing and inventory to identify cost-saving opportunities, supporting our procurement team with contract and financial input, preparing financial reports and budgets and leading special finance projects.

MAIN REPONSIBILITIES:

1. Analyze purchasing and inventory trends, supplier performance and costing metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities. This includes the development and monitoring of key performance indicators related to procurement efficiency.
2. Collaborate with the procurement team to optimize supplier contracts and negotiate favourable terms.
3. Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on purchasing metrics and recommendations.
4. Assist the Engineering and Operations department in preparing and publishing Requests for Tender in the electronic procurement system;
5. Prepare the monthly distribution unbilled revenue calculation and test for reasonableness before booking. Review monthly distribution revenue by rate class and analyze variances versus budget and provide explanations; Analyze daily banking transactions and assist with the completion of the monthly bank reconciliation process.
6. Prepare detailed annual budget forecasts for revenue. Provide other general assistance with the budget process as required;
7. Assist with recording and tracking distribution system expansion projects, including the completion of initial and final Economic Evaluation Model calculations and the monitoring of customer/developer rebates in accordance with updated OEB regulations.
8. Lead special finance projects, including financial reporting enhancements, budgeting improvements, financial process reviews, special process reviews as required;
9. Other duties as assigned, including general accounting support and ad hoc financial reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possess a University degree or college diploma in Business Administration with an accounting focus.  An accounting designation is required. 

Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience, including capital assets.  Experience in a rate-regulated accounting environment is preferred.  Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an asset.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial accounting and IFRS accounting principles.  Solid understanding of rate-regulated industry and components of the utility environment is preferred;

Skills: Strong attention to detail is required.  Ability to interpret and implement regulated accounting guidance.  Strong analytical and computer skills, including accounting systems and spreadsheets.  Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others in a team environment.

Other: Availability to work overtime during busy periods.

All of the above responsibilities and qualifications may be tested.

The regular hours of work are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., daily.  This is a salaried position and includes compensation and benefits in accordance with the company’s non-union benefit program.

All qualified applicants may e-mail their resume quoting the “Senior Financial Analyst” position in the subject line to: entegrusjobpostings@entegrus.com 

The closing date for all applications is May 26, 2025.  Entegrus is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees.

Entegrus is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace culture that fosters inclusion and respect. Applicants who have been contacted for an interview, and who require accommodation during the recruitment process under the Human Rights Code or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, should contact Human Resources at 519-352-6300 or e-mail entegrusjobpostings@entegrus.com. While we appreciate all applications received, only those invited for an interview will be acknowledged. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.