Integrated electric utility delivering clean hydroelectric power across British Columbia via generation, transmission and distribution.
* Develops and applies advanced evaluation, statistical and financial analytical processes, methodologies, models and tools for own and other financial studies undertaken by lower level Financial Analysts; applies statistical models; analyzes, develops, prepares or evaluates financial forecasts, summary conclusions, reasons and explanations for differences between forecasted and actual results; prepares recommendations and supporting data, tables etc.; develops and implements methods and techniques to improve forecasting and financial evaluations and analyses.
* Conducts and/or leads complex and/or major financial evaluations, studies and forecasts with significant and long term impacts and/or political sensitivities involving new business activities, emerging financial and strategic issues etc.; analyzes and assesses business and financial risks, opportunities and requirements; develops and presents recommendations; develops related financial and/or business solutions or program/project proposals, budgets, business cases, and/or proposed feasibility studies and/or pilots for assigned studies and projects.
* May perform some or all of the same duties as the Financial Analyst 1 & 2. Provides technical direction, advice and/or training to management and lower level financial accounting employees and project team members; may be required to provide work leadership over assigned staff; may be required to provide training and support to non-financial managers on the financial system.
* Develops, evaluates, implements and tests complex and/or major new or revised financial policies, procedures, processes and systems. Initiates continuous improvement to business processes and systems.
* Monitors and provides project leadership throughout the development and implementation phases of approved projects to assigned project staff and/or consultants; intervenes and follows up to correct implementation problems; monitors, controls and expedites project timing and targets; reviews and approves contractor and other project invoices prior to managerial sign off.
* Prepares, presents and acts as an expert advocate for financial and business solutions to senior management, working groups or committees; explains recommendations and guides clients to adopt the most prudent and efficient financial and business solution(s); analyzes and reviews client submissions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with Business Group and corporate policies and procedures; acts as a subject matter expert and/or acts as a primary work contact to BC Hydro's external auditors.
* Five (5) years of experience in progressively more responsible financial and business accounting roles, including two (2) years as a Financial Analyst 2 or in an equivalent role.
* Uses advanced Excel and SAP knowledge and skills to provide meaningful analysis.
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* Professional accounting designation (CPA) required.
* CMA/CGA/CA designation required.
* Knowledge and proficiency with regards to policies, procedures, systems, budgeting and forecasting would be beneficial.
* Knowledge and proficiency in the use of SAP S4/HANA system including BI reporting for data analysis and financial reporting would be beneficial.
* Experience performing financial analysis is desired. This position requires strong analytical skills to develop advanced reporting and provide meaningful insights through detailed analysis and data analytics tools (e.g., PivotTables, Power Query and Power BI).
* Standard BC Hydro office environment with occasional travel to attend meetings. May require occasional overnight travel to regional offices or to attend conferences.
* Well developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills is strongly desired.
* Please note vacation requests during reporting cycles will be subject to review and approval by the Manager in order to meet month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting deadlines.
* Please note this role is classified as a Hybrid role under the flexible work model, which currently includes a mix of working from home and working in the office. At present, this role is expected to work in the office a minimum of two days per week however at times it could be more frequent due to operational requirements and does require flexibility.
Annual Salary: $ 95,100.00 - 102,500.00