Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis

The Opportunity

Position Purpose:

The Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis leads the budgeting and forecasting process, including developing financial models to prepare budgets and variance analysis.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Support the preparation of distribution rate applications (CIR, ICM, etc.) by providing budget/forecast information and variance analysis
• Responsible for preparation of annual burden; quarterly review and true-up 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 

• Post-secondary 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 IT-based automated budgeting and reporting tools
• Superior proficiency with Excel application
• Proficiency with other MS Office applications 

Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 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 in a unionized utility environment an asset 

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to follow established processes with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid problem-solving 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

If you would like to be considered for this position and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume by visiting our Careers page at http://www.alectra.com/careers.

Alectra is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Should you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment, assessment and selection process please consult with Alectra’s People Team.

In accordance with Alectra’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, as a condition of  employment, successful job applicants must provide written proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their start date. This requirement is subject only to valid human rights-based requests for accommodation to the point of undue hardship.

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