Business Analyst – Renewables

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.

Job Posting End Date: November 8

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Are you interested in working for a fast-growing organization which is focused on sustainable growth, committed to a low carbon future and believes in innovation?

Capital Power is currently seeking a motivated and results-oriented individual to join our amazing Renewables Operations Team!

As a Business Analyst – Renewables, you will manage the Business Operating Functions of Renewables. Responsibilities will include Budgeting, Actuals Reporting, Long Term Planning, Forecasting, SharePoint management and subscription support. The role will also provide various levels of support to the Renewables on managing inventory levels at sites, managing the Renewable SharePoint sites, developing and initiating various improvement programs for the sites. The position will also ensure areas such as Purchasing, Receiving, Invoicing, Supply Chain, Accounting, Capital Planning, and Administration are conducted properly for Renewables Facilities.

Join us in powering a clean energy future.

You will contribute to our team by

• With support from site managers, prepare and present a first draft of Renewables financial planning deliverables to the Directors, including Annual O&M and G&A budget preparation, Long Term Plan preparation, year over year comparison analysis and plan over plan analysis.
• Drive the real time financial needs of the group including forecasting spending, O&M spend to budget analysis, Accounts Payable and various cost comparisons and analytics as needed.
• Helping coordinate Operations due diligence support on business development activities.
• Supporting and coordinating internal audits.
• Supporting Directors business needs.
• Assisting in building business cases and setting up logistics during emergent situations.
• Assisting development, review, and tracking of operational KPI’s.
• Coordination of integration efforts of newly built or acquired sites, site manager onboarding and training.
• Acting as liaison and point of contact for finance on accounting issues.
• Ensuring appropriate quality assurance and control on AP function exists and is maintained, including oversight of AP clerk, as applicable.
• Delivering expertise to all Renewables site managers and O&M managers for SharePoint and Maximo management.
• Building relationships with OEMs and repair vendors, assisting vendors with SCM process.
• Monitoring inventory and working with site managers to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Monitoring and maintaining business processes to ensure business continuity.
• Requesting and reviewing all Certificates of Insurance to ensure they meet the Capital Power standards, work closely with vendors to resolve any issues.

What you will bring to the role   

Education

• Diploma, Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in Business preferred, other equivalencies may be considered.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a related industry and/or role.
• Strong collaboration, coordination and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with field personal in a friendly and direct manner.
• An ability to understand and consider all aspects of a business in carrying out responsibilities
  Developing and maintaining relationships with internal cross-functional groups, such as, Supply Chain, Finance, and Purchasing.
• Strong office software skills, especially in Excel and Word.
• Experience with Maximo (or equivalent CMMS software) and Oracle or equivalent.
• Highly organized and efficient.
• Skilled in tracking and organizing documents both hard copies and digital.
• Able to perform plant level financial analysis at Intermediate level.
• Ability to track and monitor plant finances.
• Intermediate ability to monitor and identify solutions to plant business processes.
• Strong ability to influence/persuade others when needed.
• Ability to quarterback the efforts and relationships of many people in the Renewables group.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details

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

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

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

 

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR805311.