Specialist, Business Analytics Renewables

Capital Power; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American energy company in Edmonton is seeking a Specialist, Business Analytics Renewables. This role involves managing budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis for renewable operations. The ideal candidate has a degree in business or engineering, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The company offers hybrid working conditions and values collaboration and sustainability in its operations.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Referral reward program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a related industry.
• Ability to work with cross-functional groups.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage O&M budgeting and long-term-planning processes.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable function.
• Analyze financial needs and provide insights.

Skills

Strong collaboration skills

Office software proficiency

Financial analysis capabilities

Education

Diploma or degree in business or engineering

Tools

Maximo

Oracle

Excel

Job description

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to Powering Change by Changing Power . This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a lower-carbon future. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Are you interested in working for a fast-growing organization which is focused on sustainable growth, committed to a low carbon future and believes in innovation?

Capital Power is currently seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual to join our amazing Renewables Operations Team!

As a Specialist, Business Analytics Renewables, you will manage the Business Operating Functions of Renewables. Responsibilities will include Budgeting, Actuals Reporting, Long Term Planning, and Forecasting. You will also provide various levels of support to the Renewables team on managing inventory levels at sites, managing the Renewable SharePoint sites, and developing and initiating various improvement programs for the sites. You will also coordinate closely with areas such as Purchasing, Receiving, Invoicing, Supply Chain, Accounting, Capital Planning, and Administration to ensure that deliverables are met.

Join us in powering a clean energy future.

You will contribute to our team by

• Leading the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) budgeting and long-term-planning processes: Facilitate the development of O&M budgets, including Annual O&M and General and Administrative (G&A) budget preparation, Long Term Plan preparation, year over year comparison analysis and plan over plan analysis.
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including developing appropriate quality assurance and control and including oversight of AP clerk.
• Analyzing the real time financial needs of the group including forecasting spend, O&M spend to budget, Accounts Payable, and various cost comparisons and analytics as needed.
• Developing O&M budgets to support due diligence on business development activities including.
• Supporting and coordinating internal and external audits, including providing requested information and tracking completion of tasks.
• Coordinating with engineering and project managers to manage capital projects, including the development of project proposals, forecasting costs for ongoing projects, and providing quality control of project processes.
• Assisting in building business cases and setting up logistics during emergent situations.
• Developing, reviewing, and tracking operational KPI’s.
• Coordinating integration efforts of newly built or acquired sites, site manager onboarding and training.
• Acting as liaison and point of contact for finance on accounting issues.
• Delivering expertise to all Renewables site managers and O&M managers for SharePoint and Maximo management.
• Building relationships with OEMs and repair vendors, assisting vendors with supply chain management (SCM) process.
• Monitoring inventory and working with site managers to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Monitoring and maintaining business processes to ensure business continuity.

What you will bring to the role

Education:

• Diploma, associate degree or bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience in a related industry and/or role.

Technical Skills:

• Strong collaboration, coordination and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with field personal in a friendly and direct manner.
• An ability to understand and consider all aspects of a business in carrying out responsibilities.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal cross-functional groups, such as, Supply Chain, Finance, and Purchasing.
• Strong office software skills, especially in Excel and Word.
• Experience with Maximo (or equivalent CMMS software) and Oracle or equivalent.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Skilled in tracking and organizing documents both hard copies and digital.
• Able to perform plant level financial analysis at Intermediate level.
• Ability to track and monitor plant finances.
• Intermediate ability to monitor and identify solutions to plant business processes.
• Strong ability to influence/persuade others when needed.
• Ability to quarterback the efforts and relationships of many people in the Renewables group.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada .

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a $1000 Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers . If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail] .

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.