Financial Planning & Analysis - Financial Analyst

Atura Power Group; Oakville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Atura Power Group is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support annual planning, monthly performance reporting and forecasting across the organization. You will assist in budget analysis and financial reporting, providing timely insights to leadership and business area leaders to help meet company objectives.

This role is a newly created position within the FP&A team, collaborating with cross-functional leaders and leveraging systems like Dynamics and Maximo to automate processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent education).
• Working towards CFA, CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting designation is preferred.
• 3-5 years of directly related experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in financial processes and business performance.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with and gather requirements from various stakeholders across the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in preparing clear and engaging presentation slides (e.g., PowerPoint) to communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, including creating dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar tools is an asset.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate findings and recommendations, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and Maximo is an asset.
• Experience working in the energy, utilities, or manufacturing industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management reports using financial systems and various data sources, while assisting the Manager of FP&A in analyzing and interpreting financial and operational results to drive decision-making.
• Develop revenue budgets and forecasts, leveraging business and commercial inputs, and perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and decision making.
• Provide support to business managers on all aspects of business planning, budgeting, performance reporting and forecasting, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Supporting the Manager of FP&A in the coordination of the annual budgeting process, while collaborating closely with department heads, plant managers, and other key stakeholders to develop and finalize the company’s business plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting systems, including recommending and supporting system changes in Microsoft Dynamics or Maximo to automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting quality.
• Identify areas for financial performance improvement across the business, presenting actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Providing analytical support to the Manager of FP&A in the preparation of fiscal‑year KPI metrics.
• Providing support to the Controllership Team with ongoing financial reporting, including the Preparation of standard and ad hoc reports to support analysis of actual performance relative to budget, forecast, and other key financial measures.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required to support business initiatives and provide financial insights to senior leadership.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel

Power BI

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CFA/CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Maximo

SQL

Job description

Introduction

Atura Power is the largest fleet of combined cycle power plants in Ontario. Our facilities are located across the province including Napanee, Halton Hills, Toronto, and Windsor. This position will be located at both Portlands Energy Centre in Toronto and Head Office at Atura. Guided by our values, we are inclusive, we work safely, we are flexible, we look for ways to do things better, we always act with integrity.

Join the team that powers the province!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), the Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the annual business planning process, monthly performance reporting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will take assist in budget analysis, performance reporting, and forecasting, providing financial analytical support to both the finance team and business area leaders across Atura Power. This role will involve providing timely strategic decision-making support, while supporting various departments across Atura Power to help the company meet its objectives.

This vacancy is the result of a new role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare management reports using financial systems and various data sources, while assisting the Manager of FP&A in analyzing and interpreting financial and operational results to drive decision-making.
• Develop revenue budgets and forecasts, leveraging business and commercial inputs, and perform sensitivity and scenario analyses to support strategic planning and decision making.
• Provide support to business managers on all aspects of business planning, budgeting, performance reporting and forecasting, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Supporting the Manager of FP&A in the coordination of the annual budgeting process, while collaborating closely with department heads, plant managers, and other key stakeholders to develop and finalize the company’s business plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in financial reporting systems, including recommending and supporting system changes in Microsoft Dynamics or Maximo to automate processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting quality.
• Identify areas for financial performance improvement across the business, presenting actionable insights and recommendations to management.
• Providing analytical support to the Manager of FP&A in the preparation of fiscal‑year KPI metrics.
• Providing support to the Controllership Team with ongoing financial reporting, including the Preparation of standard and ad hoc reports to support analysis of actual performance relative to budget, forecast, and other key financial measures.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required to support business initiatives and provide financial insights to senior leadership.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (or equivalent education).
• Working towards CFA, CPA, CA, or equivalent accounting designation is preferred.
• 3-5 years of directly related experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in financial processes and business performance.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with and gather requirements from various stakeholders across the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modelling, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in preparing clear and engaging presentation slides (e.g., PowerPoint) to communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Experience in data analysis and reporting, including creating dashboards and reports using Power BI or similar tools is an asset.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate findings and recommendations, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and Maximo is an asset.
• Experience working in the energy, utilities, or manufacturing industries is an asset.

Atura Power strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration, and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity. Atura Power seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2SI+ persons.

Atura Power offers competitive wages, benefits, and compliance with the current collective agreement. Our employees are company, community and environmentally focused.

Atura Power welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at www.aturapower.com/contact-us/