Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, Finance Capital Planning; the Financial Analyst contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively executing planning, forecasting and reporting responsibilities and providing value added financial activities. Supporting the business planning process through supporting forecasting assumptions for business plans, gathering of inputs from business units, supporting regulatory rate applications and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy of planning models, providing support to senior analysts as we as various other ad-hoc planning and reporting related activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding of the accounting process involved in recording capital expenditures and the associated downstream financial impacts
• Supporting the capital planning process by coordinating planning inputs from operational counterparts while ensuring accuracy and reasonability from an accounting/financial perspective
• Analysis of historical and forecast financial data to form assumptions for forecasting purposes, applying sound accounting knowledge to ensure reasonability
• Implements risk management and internal controls, including assessment and monitoring whether internal controls in place are adequately designed and operating effectively and in compliance with accounting, organizational and regulatory policies.
• Provide reliable financial information, analysis and operational support related to electricity regulatory filings, tax provision reporting requirements and other internal management reporting requirements.
• Provide operational support to Business Units in navigating accounting rules, documentation requirements for internal controls and financial impact assessment. This requires effectively communicating with both financial and non-financial counterparts, requiring superior communication skills.
• Provide support in various ad hoc projects and tasks as needed
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned related to finance initiatives for planning, forecasting, and other activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three (3) or more years of progressive financial analysis experience.
• Working towards Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation in Canada or actively pursuing (preference will be given to a candidate who successfully passed the (Common Final Exam) CFE Exam).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• Intermediate excel skills including: Vlookups, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Knowledge in the concepts and application of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS).
• Working knowledge of Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) and Business Intelligence (BI).
• Understanding of SAP BPC ideal
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to assess issues/process gaps and independently investigate and propose solutions/process improvements.
• Ability to communicate complex findings and ideas clearly and to a variety of audiences.
• Effective organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with shifting responsibilities while retaining the ability to execute on task. 
• Proven oral and written communication and presentation skills for a business environment.
• Collaborative with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
• Flexible and has the ability to shift direction quickly based on data analysis.
• Invests in building valuable relationships across the organization and externally to support the future of Toronto Hydro.
• Recognizes personal development and a strong organizational culture are integral components of an effective organization.
• Invests in innovation, continuous improvement and productivity as essential drivers of long-term sustainability.
• Has a clear sense of corporate direction and expectations, and holds self and others accountable to achieve objectives.

Toronto Hydro has introduced a Hybrid Work Arrangement. This position allows for remote work up to three days per week, based on business needs.  Employees will be required to come onsite on those days when they are involved in activities that they or their leader feel are better conducted in person. You are expected to live in Ontario and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

Thank you for considering a career with Toronto Hydro. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you’re having difficulty using our online application system and require accommodation, please email our Talent Acquisition team or call (416) 542-8000. Toronto Hydro is pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals throughout the job application process. Please note this email is for accommodation requests only. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. Learn more about our commitment to accessibility.