Student, Financial Planning & Analysis (Summer 2025)

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the renewable energy sector is seeking a motivated student for a summer co-op position in Financial Planning & Analysis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, focusing on financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting. As part of a dynamic team, you will gain hands-on experience in the financial aspects of renewable energy, contributing to meaningful projects that drive impactful change. If you are passionate about finance and eager to learn in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to school next semester.
• Completion of second year in Commerce/Business Administration required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the forecasting process and prepare dashboards for management.
• Assist with financial analyses using key performance indicators.

Skills

Financial/Accounting knowledge

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program

Completion of second year university studies in Commerce/Business Administration

Tools

IFS

Cognos Controller

Job description

Student, Financial Planning & Analysis (Summer 2025)

Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $72 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling over 24,000 megawatts of capacity, and nearly 8,000 generating facilities globally.

Join our Team!

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

About the Role

The Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis group is looking for a student to work with the team for the Summer coop term. The Student will be part of a collaborative team of accounting professionals working closely together in the preparation, analysis and presentation of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

1. Actively participate in the forecasting process, which involves the consolidation and analysis of platforms’ forecasts and the preparation of dashboards for management, comparing to the budget and prior year;
2. Coordinating with counterparts at the platforms for timely flow of information required for the forecast process;
3. Preparing various types of financial analyses using key performance indicators specific to the renewable energy industry;
4. Assist with the integration of newly acquired or developed assets into the reporting framework;
5. Develop and manage analytical tools and processes to improve the quality and transparency of financial results and forecasts and to facilitate ad hoc reporting;
6. Participate in process improvement initiatives, ensuring process changes are appropriately implemented, documented and communicated;
7. Provide support to the Manager, FP&A in various related activities and projects.

Knowledge & Skills Required

1. Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program; and be registered to return to school the following semester;
2. Completion of second year university studies in Commerce/Business Administration.
3. Financial/Accounting knowledge and preferably some familiarity with IFRS;
4. Advanced knowledge of Excel;
5. Ability to “think outside the box” in a dynamic, complex, fast paced environment and adapt quickly and manage changing priorities;
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
7. Ability to work independently, solve problems and use sound judgment;
8. Previous similar accounting & finance experience considered an asset;
9. Knowledge of accounting systems like IFS or Cognos Controller is considered an asset;
10. Interest in pursuing a professional accounting designation is considered an asset.

Note: Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days to perform most effectively.