Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Hydro One; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity provider in Ontario is seeking a Financial Planning Manager. The role involves supporting strategic financial planning and guiding a team of financial analysts. A Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and a CPA or CFA designation is required. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in financial planning, with strong skills in financial modeling, budgeting, and data analytics. A commitment to driving improvements in financial processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning or a related field.
• Experience in a regulated utility industry is preferred.
• Proven proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in managing financial planning and budgeting.
• Lead a team of Financial Advisors and Analysts.
• Prepare and provide analytical support to business leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial modeling and analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analytics

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

CPA or CFA designation

Tools

Financial systems

SQL

Python

Job description

50876-Toronto-Regular

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly 1.5 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Job Function

Support the Director in managing the portfolio encompassing strategic financial planning, budgeting, and consolidation. This position is part of the Strategic Finance team and plays a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision‑making. The role integrates corporate strategy into the forward‑looking business plan and provides strategic financial advice to senior leaders across Hydro One’s lines of business, addressing financial impacts and outcomes.

Specific Accountabilities

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead a team of Financial Advisors and Analysts to provide key support to the corporate multi‑year business planning and budgeting process.
• Oversee the development of key planning assumptions, the implementation of regulatory requirements, and the identification of emerging issues and trends.
• Develop instructions and guidelines for forecasting, consolidating results and reporting.
• Provide advice, guidance, and coaching on strategic financial planning, consolidation, mergers and acquisitions, and budgeting.
• Guide the team in building and maintaining financial models, performing financial analysis, and creating data visualizations to assess and track business performance.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure the integrity of business planning, financial and regulatory reporting processes.
• Support regulatory applications with evidence preparation and provide input into various expert studies.
• Act as a key business partner by translating financial data into strategic recommendations that support the delivery of corporate strategy and multi‑year business objectives.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and provide analytical support to business leaders to inform financial, budgetary, and policy decisions.
• Lead the team to report on corporate costs through monthly, quarterly, and annual results, identifying trends and explaining variances from budgets.
• Partner with senior management by conducting in‑depth financial analysis, identifying key trends, variances, and risks, and presenting actionable insights.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track business performance and provide insights to leadership.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, presentations, and dashboards for stakeholders and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Drive continuous process improvement and efficiency in financial modelling and analysis by leveraging financial systems and tools, including AI and automation.

Selection Criteria

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning or a related field within Finance.
• Experience in a regulated utility industry.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a team.
• Proven proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills, with proficiency in Power BI and advanced Excel (required).
• Experience with programming languages such as SQL or Python is an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear and compelling insights for senior executive audiences.
• Demonstrated record of process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and collaborative leadership skills.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Hydro One and its partners/affiliates may use AI to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

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Deadline: November 10, 2025

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