Financial Analyst

Burlington Hydro – Powering the Careers of Tomorrow

Are you looking for a meaningful career with an organization that values teamwork, sustainability, and community impact? At Burlington Hydro, we don't just provide electricity—we are powering a brighter future for our community.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to join our team as a Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Director, Finance/Controller, this position plays a key role in supporting Burlington Hydro's financial operations, including full-cycle invoicing, collections follow-up, payroll reconciliation, and ERP system implementation. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining detailed process documentation to ensure compliance and continuity across finance operations.

This is an on-site position located at 1340 Brant Street, Burlington. Burlington Hydro offers eligible employees the flexibility to work remotely one (1) day per week as part of our Hybrid Work from Home Program.

What You Will Do

• Manage the end-to-end invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and client agreements
• Monitor miscellaneous accounts receivable and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices to ensure timely collection
• Develop and maintain invoicing dashboards and reports
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations, ensuring payroll aligns with general ledger accounts and financial reports
• Collaborate with Payroll to resolve discrepancies, validate payroll entries, and maintain a reconciliation of payroll allocation to capital and operating expenses
• Support ERP implementation, including planning, testing, and deployment of the new system
• Assist in defining system requirements and validating financial data migration
• Participate in user acceptance training (UAT) and provide feedback on issues
• Maintain and update user training materials related to finance modules
• Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process maps for finance-related activities
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in invoicing, payroll, reporting, and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and relevant financial regulations
• Prepare monthly variance analysis to support decision-making
• Assist in investigating and resolving unusual or abnormal variances
• Provide day-to-day financial support and assist with ad hoc financial requests
• All other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and process-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and other MS Office applications
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, billing processes, payroll accounting, and internal controls
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information

Who We Are

Since 1945, Burlington Hydro has been powering the growth of Burlington with reliability, empathy and innovation. As a local distribution company (LDC), we serve a vibrant community across 188 square kilometres, delivering electricity to over 69,500 customers.

At Burlington Hydro, we're more than just an energy provider—we're committed to driving sustainability, supporting our community, and fostering a workplace where people succeed together.

Our core values – teamwork, safety, empathy, reliability, community, and stewardship – guide everything we do, from investing in smart energy solutions to ensuring a brighter future for a growing and thriving Burlington.

Why Join Us

At Burlington Hydro, we offer:

• A safe working environment for everyone
• Competitive compensation, including a competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family, along with a defined benefit pension plan
• Career growth through new experiences, exciting challenges, and learning opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity and belonging
• Meaningful work that supports the community we serve

How to Apply

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Diversity & Inclusivity

Burlington Hydro Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please email our Human Resources team at Please note that this email is for accommodation requests during the recruitment process only; resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Burlington Hydro will use email to communicate with you for all job opportunities. Please ensure you provide an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. A complete background check, including a criminal record check, will be conducted for the successful candidate. If it is determined that any background check information provided is misleading, inaccurate, or incorrect, Burlington Hydro reserves the right to discontinue the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.