Financial Analyst

Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level:4-year University Degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering

Base Location: Darlington, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply:April 24, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,744.26 Per Week

JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Financial Analyst.

Reporting to the Finance Controller, this position is responsible for providing expertise as a professional finance analyst with in-depth knowledge of financial management systems, programs and practices: Develops, recommends and monitors adherence to financial strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines. Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial systems and procedures. Provides leadership to management in the specialized area of financial management and resolves implementation and technical issues independently. Provides support to the manager in the discharging of due diligence through a professional challenge role within the business. Provides advice and guidance to line management through exercising professional and independent financial judgment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analyzes system operating and maintenance costs and recommends changes to improve efficiency.
• Ensures the integrity of the decision support process through support for the preparation and review of business case summaries.
• Gives advice, guidance and assistance to systems users on issues related to management system development, operation, and maintenance.
• Maintains professional awareness of current accounting practices, GAAP and the general business environment, the utility industry and communicates impacts and implications throughout the business.
• Maintains and supports financial systems within assigned area of responsibility.
• Participates in the development and implementation of financial information systems and procedures.
• Provides management reports utilizing financial systems and other inputs and assists clients in interpretation of financial and operational results.
• Reviews accounting practices and provides a due diligence assessment as to the accuracy, consistency and appropriateness of analysis and conclusions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year University Degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• Progression towards the achievement of a professional accounting designation (i.e., CA, CGA, CMA).
• A minimum of 4 years or up to 6 years of experience working in a financial or accounting environment in a comparable organization to become familiar with financial analysis, controllership and financial systems.
• Business experience with OPG's accounting policies, procedures, strategies, guidelines, decision making process and structures to understand business unit plans to assist in the development of financial strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Experience with financial management systems to gain an in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge to participate in the development and implementation of financial information systems.
• Knowledge of business related disciplines such as finance, business administration, computer science or accounting to research, analyze and provide input from stakeholders in the area of general accounting practices to assist in the development of strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of financial management systems to participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of financial systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to prepare effective documentation for financial procedures.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.

What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy.

Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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