Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis

Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis (Non-Union)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Are you a detail-oriented financial professional with a passion for strategic planning and analysis?

The Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis plays a key role in executing budgeting and forecasting processes, conducting variance analysis, and providing proactive financial guidance to achieve organizational targets.

What you’ll do

Financial Planning and Analysis

- Collaborate with business leaders to understand financial needs, providing insights and guidance to support decision-making.

- Prepare annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts.

- Conduct monthly variance analyses and provide supporting documentation to compare actual results against budgets and forecasts.

- Identify key drivers of variances and offer actionable insights and recommendations.

Reporting and Communication

- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate performance, key metrics, and insights to stakeholders.

- Develop and maintain reporting templates and tools for financial planning and analysis.

- Liaise with internal stakeholders to support reporting and data provision needs.

Process Improvement and Compliance

- Identify opportunities to enhance financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes by streamlining workflows and implementing new tools and technologies.

- Ensure accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial data by maintaining data models.

- Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety policies.

Technical Expertise and Support

- Provide technical expertise in planning, designing, and implementing projects and key initiatives.

- Support the preparation and review of annual burden, shared services, and quarterly allocations.

Other Duties:

- Gather and analyze confidential payroll information for analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Corporate Values and Conduct:

- Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Who you are

Education & Technical Knowledge

- Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.

- Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA, CPA) preferred.

- Extensive knowledge of budgeting and forecasting principles and technical accounting knowledge of IFRS.

- Experience with IBM Cognos TM1 Platform / IBM Planning Analytics is an asset.

- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, management reporting, and IT-based automated budgeting tools.

- Strong proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications.

- Familiarity with the energy and utility industries, including the regulatory environment.

Experience

- Minimum of 3-5 years of related work experience in financial reporting and variance analysis.

- Experience in developing and supporting detailed financial models and demonstrated project management skills.

- Experience with ERP systems such as IBM Cognos TM1, JDE, Microsoft BI is an asset.

- Experience in a unionized utility environment is an asset.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

- Highly self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to provide practical solutions.

- Strong written and presentation skills, capable of explaining technical information clearly.

- Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects within established timelines.

- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

- Must hold and maintain a valid Class "G" driver’s license.

Where you will work

- Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

- We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.

- We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.

- We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:

- Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.

- Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

- Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

At Alectra, we’re committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.