Senior Specialist (canada Business Management)

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One Permanent Full Time Position.   

Capital Power is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join the Canada Business Management team. The team is responsible for management reporting of actual results & variances, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical support for Capital Power’s Canadian assets. The Canadian fleet comprises a collection of wind, solar, waste heat, and gas-fired power plants in three provinces.

Reporting to the Director of Business Management (Canada), the Senior Specialist (Canada Business Management) will partner with internal stakeholders to provide insights into financial and operational trends to directly influence business decisions for an assigned group of assets. This is an exciting financial role involving a combination of forward-looking forecasting, analysis of actual results, and an array of ad-hoc analyses, all of which drive results for the business.

You will contribute to our team by:

• Leveraging your deep understanding of the assigned portfolio to provide strategic advice and insightful commentary, directly influencing high-level business decisions and positioning yourself as the financial expert for the assets.
• Driving financial performance by proactively identifying and capitalizing on value-add opportunities, including incremental revenue streams, risk reduction options, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Leading the development of the long-term plan, annual budget, and quarterly forecast processes for the assigned facilities, in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Identifying and executing process improvement opportunities to continually improve efficiency and automate tasks.
• Analyzing and reporting on monthly, quarterly, and annual variances with a focus on the business and key drivers/trends.
• Delivering responses to analytical requests, data, etc. to the supported business partners in Commercial Management, Operations, and other areas of the company.
• Maintaining and strengthening collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including investors and regulatory bodies, to provide comprehensive financial insights and updates that drive overall business success.
• Managing the process, timelines, expectations, and flow of information between the Commercial team and other cross-functional groups.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with the portfolio, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies, while maintaining robust internal controls and procedures.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes, reporting, etc. to drive efficiencies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial reporting.

What you will bring to the role:

Education:

• Completed Post-Secondary Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related.
• Professional Accounting Designation is considered an asset.

Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with management reporting, forecasting and financial analysis would be an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including the ability to work effectively with non-financial individuals.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to foster positive internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle, EPM Cloud, or Hyperion is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.
• Some evening and weekend work is required in this position but identified most often in advance.

Additional Details:

Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.  

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

To apply on this position, please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR806170