Manager, Investments

Manager, Investments (Non-Union)

Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. 

Are you a strategic thinker with expertise in financial assessments and modeling?

As the Manager of Investments, you will report to the Director, Financial Analysis and Investments, overseeing financial assessments, modeling and support in negotiating third party arrangements for all Alectra Energy Solutions and Services' business units, as well as M&A opportunities. Your role is key to expanding Alectra's competitive business and supporting M&A activities related to the regulated business.

What you'll do

Financial Modeling and Analysis

• Manage coordination and support for business discussions across ESS departments, integrating new parameters and scenarios into financial models.
• Lead and supervise the construction of complex financial models to assess investment opportunities (M&A, project development, organic growth initiatives) and financing proposals, enhancing financial transparency and quality.

Strategic Leadership and Coordination

• Lead and coordinate with Corporate Finance, Treasury, ESS Business units, and other internal stakeholders to develop strategies that support growth across current and future business lines.
• Guide the development of financial assessments for business opportunity evaluations, including counterparty, project assessments, and M&A growth opportunities.
• Oversee the work of analysts and / or third-party advisors supporting M&A and project development processes.

Project Management and Collaboration

• Collaborate with project managers and technical partners to oversee progress reports for new business lines.
• Oversee the review and evaluation of initial data room documents and coordinate due diligence with internal experts and external advisors

Stakeholder Engagement

• Regularly update internal stakeholders through meetings and presentations.
• Engage with external parties like developers, financial advisors and commercial banks to stay informed about market conditions and generate new project opportunities.
• Monitor energy policy changes to advance Alectra's competitive business growth goals.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Lead support for financial models related to new projects for year-end reporting, including purchase price allocations and annual goodwill impairment assessments.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual actual versus budget variance analysis and financial reporting packages for executive and board reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives, ensuring changes are appropriately implemented, documented, and communicated.

Corporate Values and Conduct: Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra's core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who you are

Education & Technical Knowledge

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• CBV preferred; CPA, CFA, MBA considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of the energy and utility industries in Ontario, Canada, and North America.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, complex financial modeling, business valuation, and investment returns analysis.

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant financial evaluation experience within the energy industry, focusing on leadership roles.
• Extensive experience with complex financial modeling, including modeling load profiles, contractual revenue streams, and financial components, including tax, debt, leases, etc.
• Experience in financial reporting or budgeting and preparing analyses and reports for senior management.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Valid class "G" driver's license.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including delegation, attention to detail, and influencing others.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects within tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and results-oriented skills.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced written and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team development and motivation.
• Energetic team player committed to the overall success of the organization.

Where you will work

• Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus:Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence:Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation:Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here's why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

• We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
• We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team's future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
• We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
  • Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
  • Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our "Disconnect from Work" policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we'd love to hear from you Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. *Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.*

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability during the process, please contact . We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship. 

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment 

At Alectra, we're committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.