Status: Full time, Hybrid work model
Education Level: University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline. CPA or in progress.
Location: Pickering, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes - As required
Deadline to Apply: January 1, 2023
OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact all while safely keeping the lights on.
Now we've set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.
OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.
New! In 2025, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is establishing a new corporate headquarters on a campus setting in the Municipality of Clarington located within Durham Region. The new campus will include the existing Darlington Energy Complex located just south of Highway 401 and a new building to be constructed on adjacent land presently owned by OPG.
BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.
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. This role is focused on OPG's major nuclear projects.
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 Ontario Power Generation's continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.
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. Performs
ad-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 2-3 years of accounting or finance 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.
Ontario Power Generation
700 University Ave
Toronto
Ontario Canada
www.opg.com
