Senior Analyst, Finance - EPCOR Water Services (EWS)

EPCOR Utilities Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR Utilities Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst in Finance for its Water Services group in Edmonton. This permanent, full-time position will involve financial reporting, variance analysis, and collaboration with various departments to enhance decision-making and ensure accurate financial operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to apply accounting standards knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analysis of operational revenues, expenses, and variances.
• Prepare monthly internal financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Operations Directors for financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

Oracle Projects

Oracle BI

Adaptive Insights

Job description

Senior Analyst, Finance - EPCOR Water Services (EWS)

Organization EUI, Finance & Planning, Water Services

JobID 15415

Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Position Title Sr Analyst, Finance

Weekly Hours of Work 37.5

Business Unit Finance & Planning

About us Department Description Clean water and reliable energy are at the heart of what we do. We proudly keep the lights on and the water flowing in over 100 communities across North America. With a rich 130-year history, EPCOR has ambitions to be one of North America's premier providers of essential services, and we have the top employer and sustainability awards to prove it. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters, apply today at epcor.com/careers.

Highlights of the job

EPCOR’s Water Services group (EWS) is pleased to offer a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Financial Reporting Senior Analyst. This role is an integral part of the Financial Operations Team and is based at the Rossdale Water Excellence Building in Edmonton, Alberta.

Applications are open to both current EPCOR employees and external candidates. Current employees are reminded to use their "@ epcor.com" email address when submitting applications.

In this position, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely analysis of operational revenues, expenses, and variances, as well as assisting with the preparation of monthly internal financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Additionally, you will provide valuable support to the Manager, Water Canada Finance, and the Senior Manager, Operational Finance, while also offering ongoing assistance to Water Services Directors and Operations Managers.

What you’d be responsible for

In the role of Financial Reporting Senior Analyst , you are accountable to the Water Canada Finance Manager and will have the following key accountabilities (but are not limited to these):

• Contributing to the planning and direction set by the Manager, Water Canada Finance, while fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Driving optimal results by producing and delivering accurate, timely financial reports that support corporate and business unit performance metrics. This includes ensuring monthly, quarterly, and year-end corporate reporting is completed on schedule.
• Providing revenue and expense analysis to Operations Directors and Managers to enhance decision-making, including:
  • Guiding monthly variance reviews, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
  • Reviewing on-hold reports and collaborating with Operations to resolve issues efficiently.
• Evaluating intercompany transactions to ensure correct coding and proactively resolving discrepancies with affiliates before corporate finance deadlines. This includes reviewing balance sheets and verifying income statement balances align with acceptable thresholds.
• Preparing and distributing monthly variance reports against budget, including headcount files and other materials for Operations Directors and Managers’ variance meetings.
• Enhancing productivity by driving continuous improvements in reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Managing system support and administration for Oracle, Adaptive, and related financial tools, including participation in system development and testing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Regulatory, Revenue, and Capital Finance, to provide financial support as needed.

What’s required to be successful

Qualifications, experience and behaviours you possess are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance, or Accounting from a recognized institution.
• At least four years of direct accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to apply accounting standards knowledge and judgment to research and develop recommendations on moderately complex accounting policies.
• Preparing financial statements and note disclosures.
• Using Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Projects, and Oracle BI.
• Familiarity with Adaptive Insights is an asset.
• Consistently meets objectives on time and to established standards.
• Strong communication skills, with active listening and effective collaboration.
• Detail-oriented and committed to identifying and advocating for process improvements.

Other important facts about this job

Current EPCOR Employees are reminded to use your “@epcor.com” email address for Seniority purposes.

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Wage: starting at $ 50.95 per hour

• Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA that may be found online.
• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.
• P rior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file .
• Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.