Financial Analyst

Location:

Pickering, ON, CA, L1V 2R5

Req ID: 46938

#LI-Hybrid

Status: Contract (24-months)

Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment

Education Level: 4- year university degree

Location: Pickering, ON

Number of Positions: 2

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes- 10%

Deadline to Apply: May 28th, 2024

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you requireinformationin a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com

NEW CAMPUS: In late 2024, OPG is establishing our new campus at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. The new campus will provide a cutting-edge work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Financial Analyst.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position will ensure OPG’s compliance with accounting standards and will bring in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge of financial management systems, programs, and practices.

The successful candidate must bring business acumen and strong analytical skills. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides financial expertise, analysis and advice regarding financial results to client groups.

• Prepares, analyzes, reconciles and reports on financial information.

• Performs detailed analysis of financial results, including the assessment of variances relative to budget, forecast and actuals, to provide valuable financial insights and recommendations to key stakeholders.

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual period end journal entries and financial reporting for major projects, programs and accounts.

• Develops and maintains professional relationships with key stakeholders to support operations, major projects and forecasting. Acts as a specific point of contact to clients.

• Provides management reports utilizing financial systems and other inputs. Performsad-hoc financial analysis to respond to non-routine requests and queries.

• Develops, recommends, and monitors the adherence to financial strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensures clients meet finance requirements.

• Reviews accounting practices and provides assessment of the accuracy, consistency and appropriateness of analysis and conclusions.

• Ensures the integrity of the decision support process through support for the preparation and review of business case summaries.

• Participates in the development and implementation of financial information systems and procedures. Maintains, updates and supports financial systems.

• Maintains a professional awareness in relation to current accounting practice, GAAP and general business environment, the utility industry and communicate impacts and implications.

EDUCATION

• 4-year university degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, and/or equivalent experience; and

• Working towards or has completed CPA designation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4 years of accounting or finance working experience.

• Experience with financial analysis, controllership and financial systems (SAP, Asset Suite, SAP BPC, PowerBI) is considered an asset.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Experience with financial reporting and management reporting.

• Sound professional judgment and decision making, critical thinking, attention to detail and creative problem solving abilities.

• Strong interpersonal skills, experience in maintaining productive relationships.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively with key stakeholders at all levels of the company.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

• A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously.

• Experience and exposure from working in highly regulated industries such as utilities, energy, power, mining, or public sector is preferred.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change:

Safety – it’s our business

Integrity – always lead with integrity

Excellence – never satisfied with good enough

Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes

Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide

• Long-term career growth and development opportunities

• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.

• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.

• Opportunities to stretch and develop.

• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.

• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.

• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S. T. , May 28th, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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