Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis

Oakville, ON, CA, L6J 2X1

At Algonquin-Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

The Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis (“FP&A”) contributes significantly to the development, coordination and consolidation of all aspects related to budgeting and reforecasting process, and month end reporting activities of Algonquin Liberty Utilities.

The role will partner with many key stakeholders including the business (Regions/Utilities, Corporate functions, as well as the Executive team) investigating and explaining variances, prepare forecasts, and to consolidate actual and forward-looking information. The Analyst II, Financial Planning and Analysis will be a key resource to the preparation of the annual Budget and long-term forecast. This position will also be working with internal and external auditors.

The Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for performing processes within the FP&A and Finance team to:

Coordinate with business groups across the corporate organization to provide accurate forecasting and variance reporting
Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual presentation materials for senior leadership
Ensure all internal controls processes are followed and evidenced
Identify and implement process improvement changes

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Accountabilities

Lead collaboration with the business to understand key business drivers & operational metrics and deliver effective analysis of results on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Provide analytical support to all levels of management, including ad-hoc reporting for the business (Utilities/Regions), Corporate functional departments, and the Executive Team
Participate in budgeting & reforecasting processes. Collaborate with operational and financial business partners to develop budget assumptions and pertinent supporting schedules
Support regulatory filings and data requests with financial data and analysis
Assist in developing business performance presentation materials for senior management teams to facilitate proactive decision-making
Work with internal and external auditors providing support for management reporting, external reporting, and controls
Other special projects and ad hoc assignments

Education and Experience

Strong relationship-builder amongst diverse business groups and individuals
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
Ability to recommend and implement process improvements, work independently, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships within finance and with all levels of management
Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP)
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
Combinations of SAP, SAC and Hyperion Skills preferred
Regulated utility experience preferred/not required
Hybrid working schedule, 2 days in office and 3 days remote

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

Customer Centric
Integrity
Entrepreneurial
Teamwork
Owner mindset
Outcome focused
Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

A defined contribution savings plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Group Benefit Plan

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.