Financial Analyst

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to powering a sustainable future for people and planet. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, we’re a growth oriented North American power producer that creates innovative electricity solutions to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations. We’re passionate about our employees and place their entire wellbeing at the center of our people strategy. We are proud to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion; recognizing this is paramount to help grow our company and reach our net carbon neutral by 2050 goal. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to be their best, make meaningful contributions and go home safe every day.

Your Opportunity

One Temporary (Up to 24 Months) Full Time Position.

Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our Financial Analysis team.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis, the Financial Analyst will partner with internal stakeholders to provide insights into financial and operational trends of Capital Power’s Genesee Generating Station, as well as our Alberta power & gas portfolio and trading activities. This includes analysis of actual results, business partnering, and preparation of robust financial forecasts.

You will contribute to our team by:

- Building collaborative relationships with other finance groups, commercial management, plant operations, trading, and other internal stakeholders to support the assigned assets & trading portfolios.
- Engaging with internal stakeholders to develop the long-term plan, budget, and quarterly forecast processes for the assigned facilities and trading portfolios.
- Maintaining, building, and improving financial models for individual assets/trading desks and consolidation, entry, and analysis of forward-looking financial information, with guidance from the Manager, Financial Analysis.
- Performing the initial review and analysis of financial forecast information provided by plant, trading, and commercial managers for reasonability, and ensuring it is captured accurately within our models and planning tools.
- Preparing, entering, loading, and validating forward-looking data into financial systems.
- Maintaining, building, and improving financial models & reporting for analysis of actual results against forward looking projections.
- Preparing variance analysis for the assigned facilities and trading portfolios, focusing on the business’s needs, key drivers, and important trends. This includes following up with internal stakeholders and flagging risks/issues to the Manager, Financial Analysis for further action and review.
- Assisting the Manager, Financial Analysis on projects and complex analysis for non-routine matters needed to understand or manage the business.
- Assisting with recommending and updating procedures to ensure the smooth operation of forecast, budget and LTP processes.
- Acting as a role model in demonstrating Health, Safety & Environment orientation in the Financial Reporting team; adhering to HSE procedures/rules and standards.

What you will bring to the role

**Education**:

- Post-Secondary Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
- Has or is working towards an accounting designation is an asset.

**Experience**:

- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Exposure to variance analysis, financial forecasting, and/or business partnering is an asset.

Technical Skills:

- Requires strong problem solving and analytical skills, curiosity, and the ability to work effectively with non-financial individuals.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle, and/or Hyperion is considered an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Office is required.
- Working knowledge of the power generation business is an asset.

Working Conditions:

- Primarily office or hybrid work from home arrangements.
- Some evening and weekend work is required in this position but identified most often in advance.

Additional Details

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week.
Job Grade: T2
Salary Range: $43.31 per hour

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

We offer a highly flexible benefits and wellbeing program, comprehensive onboarding and training, and various development opportunities to support your success and personal growth.


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.

**Salary**: $43.31 per hour