Lead, analyze, challenge and validate the Corporation’s annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including coordination with business units, consolidation of operating and capital plan information, and preparation of analysis to support senior management and Executive decision-making.
Provide leadership in the development, analysis and communication of financial targets, return requirements and financial performance measures to support the long-term financial health and integrity of the Corporation.
Develop, maintain and continuously improve effective budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes ensuring the Corporation's business units understand the process and can meet the budgeting requirements and timelines.
Oversee the development of the quarterly and other recurring reporting documents required by senior management and the shareholder including the Performance Management document, net income and capital forecasts, cash flow and borrowing forecasts.
Support rate-setting processes by providing financial forecasts, revenue requirement analysis and clear explanations of supporting financial assumptions, drivers, risks and impact.
Ensure the integrity and continued relevance of budgeting and forecasting models used by Financial Planning in the ERP environment, including user support and training related to provision of information to support the budget and forecasting processes.
Ensure the financial models accurately capture new business initiatives and changes related to financial reporting requirements.
Lead, develop and manage assigned staff by translating corporate and departmental strategies into workgroup and individual accountabilities, setting priorities and performance expectations, monitoring results, and implementing coaching, succession, training and development plans to sustain the capability and capacity required to deliver financial planning outcomes.
Research, analyze and recommend improvements to financial performance measurement, forecasting and reporting processes.
Other related duties as assigned.
A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.
