Consultant, Business & Financial Planning

Job description:

The Consultant, Business & Financial Planning, is involved in the preparation and analysis of the Corporation’s budget, forecasts, key performance measures, and all related reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Experience and skill in financial accounting, budgeting, and performance measurement would be an asset to this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

This role is responsible for various levels of preparation, analysis, review, and assistance with the following:

- Development of the annual budget, five-year business plan and related deliverables

- Analyze quarterly budget variances and report to external stakeholders

- Monthly forecasting of financial statements and financial performance measures

- Monthly reporting and validation of key performance metrics

- Quarterly Corporate Balanced Scorecard reporting

- Model financial scenarios for rate applications and other business decisions

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other related equivalent AND/OR;

• Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;

• Five (5) years of related financial experience

• Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower

• Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism

• Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work and manage in a changing environment

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision making skills

• Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork

• Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies

• Must have a continuing record of professional development

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered