Analyst, Cash Management (UUWA)

TransAlta Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Calgary is looking for a dedicated Analyst in Cash Management. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing daily cash flow forecasts, managing banking activities, and coordinating funds transfers. Join a dynamic Finance team and contribute to a culture of growth and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive and flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual incentives

Rewards program

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in Cash Management, Treasury, or Banking.
• Familiarity with international cash management and foreign exchange risk management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze daily cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate electronic funds transfers and manage daily banking activities.
• Prepare and post journal vouchers for treasury-related transactions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

University degree or college diploma in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Date: May 15, 2025

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA

Company: TransAlta

Job Type: Full time - Salaried

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Analyst, Cash Management - Union UUWA

WHO WE ARE

“Energizing the Future.”

TransAlta owns, operates, and develops a diverse fleet of electrical generation assets in Canada, the United States, and Australia, providing municipalities, industries, and businesses with safe, low-cost, and reliable clean electricity. For over 114 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and proud community member where its employees work and live. We are committed to fostering a dynamic, productive, and safe work environment. Our employees contribute to a diverse, open, and transparent culture with clear accountabilities, strong leadership, and challenging opportunities for personal career growth.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented full-timeAnalyst, Cash Managementto join our Finance team at our Head Office in downtown Calgary.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing daily cash flow forecasts, managing daily banking activities, and coordinating electronic funds transfers and short-term debt issuances. Additionally, you will handle bank balance and transaction reporting for both domestic and foreign business activities. Your responsibilities will also include generating reports, analyzing cash balances, and tracking changes in the cash general ledger accounts.

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Treasury Cash Management, this role involves collaboration with various internal corporate teams and business units. This role also involves interaction with representatives from the financial institutions that provide our banking services.

This is a full-time, union, office-based role with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule (days in office & days at home).

Collective Bargaining Agreement: UUWA

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Develop and analyze daily cash flow forecasts for TransAlta Corporation and subsidiaries, which are used as a reference for determining short-term borrowing, foreign exchange, and investing requirements

Transmit details of daily external short-term financing and foreign exchange requirements to TransAlta traders. Initiate inter-company lending transactions

Coordinate approval of large denomination cash transfers, both domestically and internationally, to ensure maximum cost and time efficiencies

Support business units by analyzing, verifying/confirming, and distributing banking transaction and balance information obtained from electronic banking systems for both domestic and foreign accounts; andadvise and/or respond to inquiries regarding these transactions

Coordinate electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and liaise/follow-up with various bank and TransAlta representatives regarding disbursements and distributions

Work with business units and external vendors to maintain accurate forecasting and transfer procedures within corporate policy

Maintain and enforce internal control/exception reporting around cash management

Coordinate with treasury back-office personnel to ensure that cash settlement obligations regarding foreign exchange and derivative settlements are completed

Monitor accounts for returned payments and help coordinate repayment and support changes to vendor bank accounts

Prepare and post journal vouchers to ensure accurate and complete recording, in compliance with corporate accounting policies, certain treasury-related transactions including financial derivatives, corporate finance transactions, debt issuances and repayments, interest expense and income, FX gains and losses, and share issuances and repayments

Facilitate internal and external audits

Assist settlements with the coordination of sensitive payments, including pool payment wire process

Gather and prepare cheque deposits/journal voucher entries

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

1 - 2 years of experience in Cash Management, Treasury, or Banking areas

University degree or college diploma in Finance or Accounting, with a solid academic foundation in financial principles

Familiarity with international cash management, short-term debt markets, and foreign exchange risk management

Practical experience with SAP, particularly in the Treasury, Finance, and SEM modules, is highly desirable and considered an asset

Proven ability to build and maintain robust professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, emphasizing effective communication and collaboration

Proficient in critically analyzing changing situations and information, with the ability to make well-informed and sound decisions

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, showcasing initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Effective organizational and time management skills, essential for handling multiple tasks and priorities

Enthusiastic and motivated to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with flexibility to accommodate varying cash flow needs

Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule to accommodate dynamic cash flow requirements and business demands

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer our employees comprehensive and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, annual incentives, and a rewards program. To learn more about how we can energize your future, check out our new Employee Experience Booklet .

Become part of our TransAlta team today! We look forward to reviewing your application.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. At TransAlta, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse workforce where you can show up every day as your true, authentic self. So, if you’re excited about this role but your qualifications and experience don’t quite tick every box, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It is our collective mission to ensure that every single employee feels a sense of inclusion and belonging and can show up to work as their true authentic self. TransAlta is committed to hiring a diverse workforce including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. TransAlta believes that diversity enhances the quality of its performance, is an essential element of effective corporate governance, and cultivates a strong workplace culture.