Analyst, Finance and FP&A;
Job Type: Exempt Salaried, Full-Time
Location: Gatineau - Quebec, Canada (office onsite)
Reports To: Manager, FP&A;
Department: Finance
About Us
TerraForm Power (âTERPâ), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative setting. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy.
We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. Youâll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization.
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Analyst will become part of a high-performing, collaborative team. In this critical role, the Analyst will support TerraForm Powerâs financial operations and strategic decision-making processes. Responsibilities include financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, as well as providing support for key business initiatives that drive the achievement of the companyâs operational, development, and financial objectives.
Additionally, the Analyst will have the opportunity to contribute to and lead financial modeling efforts for the companyâs annual five-year operating plan and budget, corporate covenant certifications, and asset valuations. This role is particularly well suited for individuals who thrive in a performance-driven environment that values leadership and accountability for delivering results.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participating in the annual budgeting process. This involves working closely with various stakeholders throughout the organization to coordinate efforts, consolidate and analyze budget submissions, and prepare comprehensive management reports and presentations that summarize the budget outcomes.
- Playing a key role in the monthly forecasting process by coordinating with stakeholders, consolidating and analyzing forecasts, and preparing management reports and presentations. These analyses will compare current forecasts to the budget, the prior year, and previous forecasts to provide actionable insights.
- Preparing a variety of financial analyses utilizing key performance indicators that are specific to the renewable energy industry, providing meaningful insights to support business decisions.
- Assisting with the integration of newly acquired or developed assets into the companyâs reporting framework, ensuring consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Developing and managing analytical tools and processes designed to enhance the quality and transparency of financial performance reporting, as well as to facilitate ad hoc reporting needs.
- Participating in process improvement initiatives. This includes ensuring proposed process changes are effectively implemented, thoroughly documented, and clearly communicated across relevant teams.
- Support the valuation of assets in the renewable power space using various methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuations;
- Contribute to the development and management of detailed financial models used in the companyâs annual operating plan and to support corporate covenant certifications.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelorâs degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, or a related field; CPA, CFA or MBA preferred
- 2+ years of experience in finance, FP&A;, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the energy or infrastructure sector.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and Excel.
- Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and financial reporting standards, is a plus.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with FP&A; tools and ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Databricks) and business intelligence tools is a plus
- Professional with a positive attitude and capable of contributing to a dynamic and team-oriented culture.
A note to Recruiting Agencies, TerraForm Power Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of TerraForm Power and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources t
