Finance Officer - Corporate Planning and Performance Reporting

At Hydro Ottawa, we empower the lives of the people in the communities we serve. 

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers all the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play. And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow. 

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come. 

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Officer, Corporate Planning and Reporting plays a critical role in the coordination and execution of Hydro Ottawa’s integrated business planning and performance management framework. The role provides enterprise-wide performance insight and strategic analysis, drives the delivery of corporate planning, performance reporting, and related governance and disclosure activities, and supports executive and Board-level decision-making.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate the coordination, integration and implementation of corporate planning and performance reporting deliverables (i.e. quarterly reports to the Board of Directors, Annual Report to the Shareholder, Annual General Meeting, monthly metric reporting to the Executive Management Team, and Executive Management Team and Board Strategy Sessions).

• Coordinate the ongoing monitoring, analysis, interpretation and reporting of corporate performance and progress across monthly, quarterly and annual cycles, identifying emerging trends and risks and performance variances.

• Lead the planning, preparation and end-to-end project management of the Annual Report and Annual General Meeting, including timelines, content integration, quality assurance, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

• Review, analyze, validate and challenge corporate performance data submitted by internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with approved performance frameworks and reporting standards.

• Develop executive-level reports and briefing materials summarizing corporate performance trends, strategic progress and comparative positioning, and synthesizing complex information into clear, decision-oriented materials.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for internal stakeholders on the company’s integrated planning and reporting framework.

• Develop and implement improvements to planning and reporting processes, performance indicators and deliverables.

• Conduct advanced research and analysis on economic, business, public policy, technological, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends, as well as best practices in strategic planning and corporate planning and performance measurement, assessing implications for corporate strategy and performance.

• Collaborate on the development, implementation and ongoing refinement of formalized ESG reporting frameworks and disclosures, ensuring alignment with emerging standards, best practices and stakeholder expectations.

• Prepare and validate periodic comparator analyses with utilities in Ontario and elsewhere across Canada for key areas of organizational performance, translating findings into actionable insights for decision-making and business planning.

• Lead the design, planning and execution of special projects, including defining objectives, managing interdependencies, coordinating contributors and delivering outcomes within established timelines.

• Oversee and optimize the information repository utilized by the Corporate Planning group, ensuring data integrity, version control and accessibility.

• Contribute to the effective operation of the Corporate Planning group by identifying process improvement opportunities, updating business procedures and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide functional instructions, guidance and knowledge transfer to temporary employees, project contributors and external stakeholders, as appropriate.

• Perform other related duties as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education, diploma or degree, in a related field such as Business,  Finance, Economics, Public Administration, or Political Science.

• Advanced degree (e.g. Master of Business Administration) considered an asset.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business analysis, business planning, financial or corporate reporting, performance management, strategy or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience in performance measurement and the use of performance indicators to support strategic decision-making.

• Experience in team leadership considered an asset.

• Experience in the business, administrative and/or operational functions of a medium to large-scale corporation, municipality, utility or public sector organization considered an asset.

• Understanding of corporate and financial reporting requirements and organizational performance drivers considered an asset.

• Professional designation (e.g. CPA) considered an asset.

• Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably Google Workspace, as well as Microsoft Office.

• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset. 
   

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on their qualifications.

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.