Student, Financial Planning & Analysis (Summer 2026)

Brookfield Renewable; Quebec; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Canada is looking for a student to join its Financial Planning and Analysis team for a 4-month term in Summer 2026. The position involves analyzing financial results, preparing reports, and collaborating with various teams to support strategic decision-making. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, effective communication, and be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain insights into the renewable power business.

Qualifications

• Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial results and forecasts for assigned assets.
• Review performance of assets relative to KPI.
• Prepare reports and analysis for management reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Large ERPs (e.g., IFS, OneStream)

Job description

We are seeking a student to join its Financial Planning and Analysis team for a 4 months term in Summer 2026. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, the student is part of a collaborative team of professionals, working closely together to provide analysis and insights into the results of Brookfield Renewable’s Canadian power business for both management reporting purposes and strategic decision making. Brookfield Renewable owns and operates one of the world’s largest renewable power portfolios, including more than 250 facilities in North America, Latin America and Europe anchored by more than 215 hydroelectric facilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing financial results and forecasts for assigned assets, highlighting variances, anomalies and identifying trends
• Reviewing performance of assets relative to key performance indicators, including internal budget assumptions and underwriting assumptions
• Reviewing capital expenditure project spend to ensure alignment with budget and investment strategy
• Synthesizing results to convey financial highlights for monthly management reporting
• Liaising with the Operations, Generation Asset Management, Market Research and Energy Marketing teams to update monthly forecasts for revenues, operating costs and capital expenditures
• Compiling and analyzing inputs for the annual budget process including operating expenses, market price data, generation profiles and debt service schedules
• Reconciling annual operating plan deliverables to ERP data at an AUM and proportionate view
• Preparing reports and analysis of results from complex power trading and marketing initiatives
• Preparing financial models as required to assist in investment decision making
• Providing support to Capital Markets, Valuations and Business Development functions on various initiatives, as required by specific transactions or projects

Requirements

• Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills;
• Well organized and ability to synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas;
• Self-motivated and curious, with demonstrated initiative;
• Heightened interpersonal and influencing skills;
• Able to meet multiple objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel (data manipulation, financial modelling) and MS PowerPoint (presentations);
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting considered an asset
• Experience with large ERPs (i.e. IFS, OneStream) would be an asset
• Experience in power & utilities would be an asset
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Intent to pursue a Professional designation (CFA, CPA) is considered an asset;

Brookfield embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.