Consultant, Business & Financial Planning (C2) - Jobs in Regina

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JOB SUMMARY:The Consultant is accountable to lead and support key aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis; and the preparation of financial and corporate performance reporting to support SaskPower #39;s strategic priorities and initiatives. This position is expected to provide leadership and strategic consultation and support to a broad range of functional areas. As a member of SaskPower’s management team, this position is responsible to research, develop, recommend and implement strategic and operational programs, policies and procedures regarding SaskPower’s organizational structure, operations and managerial methods; ensuring alignment with both departmental and corporate goals and objectives.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:•Lead and participate in the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting process, including the coordination with various departments to gather financial data, assumptions, and inputs; the consolidation and analysis of budgets and forecasts; and the preparation of reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.•Ensure that the budgets are updated and maintained accurately within the corporate financial system (SAP).•Reconcile actual financial results against budgets and forecasts and prepare comprehensive and accurate financial reports and analytics for senior leadership and external stakeholders.•Maintain and enhance complex Excel financial models and prepare scenario planning to provide insightful analysis to support decision-making.•Undertake ad hoc projects, analysis and reporting required by senior leadership and external stakeholders.•Support the development of the annual corporate balanced scorecard, including the collaboration with various metric owners throughout the company; the review and validation of actual results; and the preparation of subsequent quarterly and annual performance reporting.•Prepare monthly key performance indicator reporting for senior leadership.•Contribute to the creation of insightful presentations for senior management and other stakeholders.•Develop consolidated PowerBI financial and key performance indicator reporting.•Develop and maintain strategic networks and business relationships both internal and external to SaskPower in order to foster a positive and productive work environment.•Other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:•Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or other related equivalent AND/OR;•Related professional designation(s) and/or certification(s) AND/OR;•Five (5) years of related financial experience•Team leader and member with the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships both internal and external to SaskPower•Results oriented thinker, with the ability to manage and provide advice regarding complex and confidential issues with sensitivity and professionalism•Ability to impact and influence others while holding people accountable•Excellent oral and written communication skills•Ability to work and manage in a changing environment•Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, project management and decision making skills•Ability to foster a culture focused on safety, innovation and teamwork•Demonstrated skill in SaskPower’s competencies•Must have a continuing record of professional developmentA suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be consideredSaskatchewan Power Corporation