Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

As Senior Facility Analyst (Contract) you will play a key role in managing all financial needs of the operating facilities. You will also have the opportunity to participate in process improvement projects and proactive problem solving while working closely with senior management, operations, corporate finance, FP&A, and other functional groups.

This position will be based in our Toronto Head Office. Additionally, this role will be 4 days in office per week, with one flexible day available for employees to work from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close activities, prepare monthly facility reports and cash flow forecast, including forecasting, variance analysis, and tracking of operational metrics.
• Prepare quarterly lender reports and distributions, and ensure ongoing compliance with debt agreements.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packs and conduct impairment trigger assessments for the corporate reporting team
• Develop quarterly board materials and present the financial results to partners.
• Prepare annual audited financial statements, manage supporting documentation, and assist with year-end audit and quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with Operations and FP&A team to support the annual operating budget process.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of financial models, including analysis of assumption changes and their impact on important company metrics.
• Act as resident expert of facilities by gaining a thorough understanding of the operations of the facilities, assistinging other departments in understanding key business drivers, and performing ad-hoc analysis that drives management decision making.
• Track project cost spending, update monthly construction project cost model, monthly loan drawdown package to lenders, weekly withdrawal certificate of restricted project bank accounts for projects under construction in a timely manner.
• Assis with conversion of renewable facilities from constructions to operations, once the commercial operations dates are reached.
• Manage internal and external audit requirements for renewable assets, supporting audit readiness, documentation, walk-throughs and timely responses, and ensuring a strong internal-control environment.
• As improvements are made and capacity is created, take on new tasks from Facility Manager and/or special projects from business partners such as Corporate Finance.

Who You Are:

• Methodical and organized: you naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.
• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team to get things done.
• A creative problem solver: You use critical thinking to evaluate problems and are always looking for process improvement opportunities and automation wherever possible.
• Diligent: You have solid attention to detail, and proactively follow up when needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• Independent: You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. You know when you need to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.
• A strong communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and feel comfortable presenting and debating recommendations with all stakeholders at all levels.
• Eager and adaptable: You are eager to learn and expand your skillset, and comfortable adapting to changing responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professionally designated accountant.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role (ideally in Power, Infrastructure or Mining)
• Proficient with information systems (Workday Finance, Wdesk and Oracle FCCS is an asset)
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills to interpret, analyze, and present data.
• Experience with IFRS 16 leases and US GAAP is an asset.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. 

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Pay Range:

$74,000.00 - $92,500.00

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

 

We use AI‑enabled tools to help identify applications that meet job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed and decisions are made by people.

This is a replacement position.