Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Senior Advisor Financial Planning and Analysis

LocationMississauga, ON

About This Job


Senior Advisor Financial Planning and Analysis


INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATOR (IESO)


Requisition ID:


20457



Location:


Mississauga



Status:


Regular



Business Unit:


Corporate Services

Why join us?

You’ve got great skills. And you want to use them in an organization where you know what you do every day matters. We get that.

We also know that ensuring Ontarians have access to affordable and reliable power doesn’t happen by accident. So we give you the tools, flexibility and support you need to achieve your goals, and development opportunities to help you grow. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that values your unique skills and experiences – and recognizes that when you do better, we become even better too.

Who we are

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) works at the centre of the province’s power system, ensuring Ontarians have access to reliable and cost-effective electricity when and where they need it. We operate the province’s electricity grid 24/7, design, run and oversee the wholesale electricity markets, and plan and prepare to meet Ontario’s electricity needs – now and into the future.


The Opportunity

Reporting to Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), the Senior Advisor, Financial Planning and Analysis plays a key role in overseeing analyzing, performing budgeting of key corporate areas, with a focus on capital and cash flow management, leveraging best practices and exercising professional and independent financial judgment, to ensure alignment with IESO’s strategy and corporate measures.



What you'll Do

Proactively provide advice, guidance and well-supported recommendations, by monitoring performance and identifying risks, to support the achievement of planned objectives and management of risks, with a focus on capital and cash flow management.

Act as strategic partner to Project Management Office (PMO), exchanging information and providing guidance on financial matters to optimize planning process and ensure alignment with IESO’s strategy
Represent FP&A at the Prioritization Steering Team to assess business cases, ensuring financial and/or resourcing aspects are considered and highlighted prior to submission to PPMT for decision making.
Liaise with cross-functional groups to address capital vs operating resource management issues, providing recommendations to senior management for decision making, based on evaluation of alternative solutions to ensure alignment with IESO’s priorities and considering risk impacts
Cultivate effective relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders, to develop insight, provide advice and discuss impacts in the area of resource and financial management, resolving complex, ambiguous and changing issues independently and demonstrating flexibility of thought.
Support the preparation of strategic communications for various external reporting when applicable (e.g. ministries, Ontario Energy Board), to ensure proper representation of IESO’s priorities and performance.
Coordinate with Finance and Accounting team to ensure alignment of management and statutory reporting, and application of policies, standards and procedures across the business
Lead change to support the establishment of new strategies, policies, standards, procedures, communication, process improvements and enhancements to management systems.
Exercise limited supervision over others to assist on certain projects or assignments.



What you need to succeed


Required

Successful completion of a 4-year University degree in business administration, accounting, commerce (or equivalent)
Completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA – CA, CGA, CMA), active and in good standing
Experience with budget development, modeling and financial reporting, preferably in a public sector or not-for-profit organization
Prior experience in making improvements to standardize, and simplify budgeting and forecasting processes
High level of proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office suite of products
Demonstrated success in organizing and delivering cross-functional projects with well-defined outcomes and adherence to timelines
Comprehensive knowledge of business administration, accounting principles, financial and management accounting, reporting and analytical techniques

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally
Excellent interpersonal skills, that allow to ask critical strategic questions and challenge basic assumptions, while building strong relations at all levels of the organization
Ability to conduct research and analysis, and distill this information into insightful communication tools (e.g. memos, presentations)
Ability to provide sound recommendations supported by facts and analysis
Strong organization and attention to detail

A period of over 8 years, and up to and including 10 years, is considered necessary to gain this experience



Assets

Experience using Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) tools or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
Experience with capital planning and cash flow management.

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What’s in it for you

A comprehensive total rewards program, including best-in-class benefits and a flexible workplace
A challenging, fast-paced and collaborative team environment, where your perspectives and experiences matter
Leaders who support your growth and success through regular feedback and coaching
The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry

Deadline:

For future reference, please ensure to save a copy of the job description as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

At the IESO, we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting, developing and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable, and by creating an accessible and inclusive environment – one that values every team member’s unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO, but we will only contact those candidates selected for an interview.

Note: The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a background check.

The IESO offers a hybrid work model program to most of our employees, based on business needs. Individuals participating in the program can work an average of three days per week remotely within Ontario. It also offers three flex weeks when individuals can work remotely within Ontario . When working in the office, you will be located at our Mississauga, Toronto, or Oakville location.

Join our talent community

Sign up for talent community; stay in touch, find out about new opportunities – and discover how you can make a difference. Discover how we use our expertise and commitment to deliver reliable and affordable electricity to Ontario’s businesses and communities, and how we’re innovating to secure a stronger energy future for all Ontarians. Visit Careers at IESO and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn.

Find out why we were selected as Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers, and what we offer.

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