Waterloo North Hydro Inc.

Requires a

Senior Financial Analyst

Waterloo North Hydro Inc. (WNH) is a progressive electric distribution utility servicing the City of Waterloo and the Townships of Wellesley and Woolwich. Our impressive team of 128 dedicated employees strive to provide a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 56,000 customers across a large urban and rural service area spanning 672 square kilometers. At WNH, we aspire to become a world-class corporation using a team-based model to advance the interests of our customers, our employees, and our organization. 

WNH is currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Manager of Finance and Regulatory. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the detailed development of the capital and operating budgets.
• Prepare and present financial information to senior management.
• Monitor, analyze and report monthly on the financial activity and forecasted year-end results.
• Develop reporting tools and review financial processes to improve financial management and find efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to budget/financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with the review of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll processes.
• Provide guidance and assistance on financial matters to all departments.
• Monitor, analyze and report on all capital assets including review of internal work requests.
• Coordinate the annual auditing process.
• Develop and implement financial models as required.
• Responsible for the administration of our ERP software.
• Assist with the financial components of regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• A professional accounting designation (CPA-CMA/CGA/CA) and a post-secondary degree in Business or Accounting.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a finance or budgeting environment with emphasis on financial and strategic planning, reporting, analysis and forecasting. 
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of and ability to work with Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

This position is permanent, full-time and offers a competitive salary. In addition, we offer an excellent working environment, benefits package, pension plan, and opportunities for professional development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Waterloo North Hydro will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Waterloo North Hydro staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect to any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence, by submitting a completed resume, stating education, work experience and references by Wednesday November 1, 2017 to resume@wnhydro.com. Please indicate “Senior Financial Analyst” in the subject line. 

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

October 18, 2017