Highlights of the job

 

We are hiring a full time, permanent Senior Analyst, Process and Analysis position working out of Edmonton, AB.

 

The Senior Analyst, Process and Analysis is accountable for supporting process improvements and projects in North American Commercial Services (NACS) Finance. This includes reviewing various finance and related processes and policies to identify, recommend and implement improvements to monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc internal and external reporting and to planning and analysis deliverables.

 

This role may be eligible for EPCOR's hybrid work program!

 

What you'd be responsible for

 

• Reviewing and documenting current financial reporting and budgeting and planning processes for capital, operating expenditures and revenues, to research, recommend and implement solutions to:
  • standardize reporting and other routine deliverables amongst the various NACS areas
  • improve the accuracy and quality of work
  • increase efficiency
  • ensure timeliness of deliverables
  • reduce time and effort to complete monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc reporting
• Assisting in automating processes where appropriate
• Reviewing the annual capital and operating budget, forecast and long term plan processes and helping to develop best practices to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Working closely with the Finance Operational Excellence Team on Finance Transformation initiatives that impact NACS and assisting the NACS Finance team by coordinating and facilitating the team's input into initiatives
• Providing input into ERP and other systems initiatives that impact NACS Finance.
• Assisting other areas of NACS Finance with integration of new businesses into the financial processes. Working with the team to create and implement an integration checklist, and recommend and implement best practices for finance integration activities.
• Assisting with the set-up of accounting and reporting processes for development projects and developing a checklist and standardized processes for the set-up of projects
• Standardizing naming convention, usage of drives, retention practices for folders and files for the NACS Finance team
• Collaborating with the NACS Finance Capital team as they implement and improve processes related to accounting for capital assets and associated governance
• Implementing business unit accounting processes that ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensuring mitigation of risks
• Maintaining high quality internal controls including adherence to CSOX requirements
• Assisting NACS Finance with other projects and non-routine deliverables including accounting research and ad hoc information requests
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly and year end completion and reporting for NACS and/or corporate reporting while ensuring that corporate and business unit financial deadlines are met
• Assisting with leveraging tools available for analysis and reporting (e.g. Adaptive, Business Intelligence tool, Discoverer, Excel spreadsheets/templates, etc)

 

What's required to be successful

 

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance or Accounting is required
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Minimum 4-6 years of directly related and progressively responsible professional accounting experience is required
• Good knowledge of IFRS
• Understanding of large corporation financial processes
• Ability to frequently transition between working independently and supporting team initiatives
• A keen attention to detail, results-oriented demeanor and excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Corporate Financial Systems (Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Projects and Oracle BI and Adaptive, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel for financial analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated capability to apply relevant knowledge and technical skills to ensure the adherence to financial reporting practices, policies and accounting standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present information to a variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings
• Ability to work on structured and deadline-driven deliverables as well as maintain momentum and progress deliverables that are less defined and broader in scope
• Proven track record for improving process efficiencies and solving problems

 

In addition to the above, as the successful candidate you will demonstrate the following:

• That you take ownership, by demonstrating your understanding of the link between your own accountabilities and how they contribute to your team's and EPCOR's performance
• Ability to collaborate with others, as you manage emotions and act with tact and diplomacy, even when you find that you are in challenging circumstances
• Before being asked, you take the initiative to solve problems and meet objectives
• You are trustworthy, fair, able to keep confidences and always act with integrity

 

Other demonstrated competencies required to be successful in this position include adapting to change with an open attitude, well-developed attention to detail skills and being a self-starter with a proven track record of enabling positive, collaborative team dynamics while continuing to seek opportunities to increase your knowledge and skills and demonstrate your openness to receiving feedback.

 

 

Other important facts about this job

 

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Wage: Starting at $50.95 per hour (Final wage placement will be determined at the time of selection and is based on a combination of factors as outlined in the Collective Agreement)

Hours of work: 75 hours biweekly, Monday to Friday

 

Application Deadline: July 7, 2024

 

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Please note the following information:

 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.