Senior Financial Analyst

Participates as a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis Group and leads forecasting, variance analysis, the annual budget process and utility rate regulation applications of the Corporation. The incumbent will provide oversight and monitoring of activities related to the compiling and preparation of capital and operational material for regulatory and financial reporting purposes.

Develops, and leads quality control reviews for the Corporation’s various forecasts and conducts variance analyses for both management and regulatory purposes. The Senior Financial Analyst also assists in determining the cost of service by rate class for the development of electrical and non-electrical rates and provides advice to internal and external customers regarding rates.

- Leads quarterly and monthly budget variance analyses and forecast updates for all corporate affiliates and divisions. This includes reviewing divisional data and facilitating divisional and corporate review meetings with the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, developing Senior Leadership and Board of Directors budget documents.

- Leads the development of the annual operations and maintenance budget using two financial frameworks; a Public Sector Accounting framework and a Rate Regulated Accounting framework.

- Performs impact analysis of regulatory and business decisions issued by the Corporation or its regulatory authorities from a qualitative and quantitative perspective and identifies risks therewith. This includes projecting risk analytics in financial and business operations models.

- Participate and develop the Corporation’s Phase I and II, General Rate Applications

- Assist in capital project permit applications and any other capital project that requires a submission application to the PUB.

- Must possess a bachelor's degree in business AND a professional accounting designation WITH a minimum three (3) years related experience. Equivalences and developmental plans will be considered depending on directly related experience.

- Must possess excellent analytical skills and structured problem solving abilities.

- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, and good oral and written communication skills.

- Must possess strong Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, PowerPoint), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

- Work experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or BI360 Reporting would be considered an asset.

- Work experience in a regulatory accounting environment and/or a Public Sector Accounting Standards environment would be considered an asset.

- Must have strong presentation and public speaking skills.

- Must undergo a successful criminal reference check.

Salary for this position ranges from $61.89/hr - $75.21/hr plus location allowance of approximately $3,823 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined pension plan.

Relocation assistance

be provided.

- Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.