Reporting to the Director, Financial Applications, the Senior Business Analyst Financial Reporting Applications is responsible for the growth and development of Brookfield Renewable's Financial Consolidation and Reporting application portfolio. This role will focus on managing and delivering key system improvements and projects that enhance the useability and business value of these systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the business stakeholder teams in the planning, design, configuration and deployment of new functionality and enhancements to existing and planned applications.
• Work with functional managers to define business and financial requirements and system goals, and identify and resolve system issues.
• Manage and drive external consulting relationships and related deliverables
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing financial systems and develops strategies for improving and further leveraging these systems, including interfaces between systems.
• Assess vendor roadmaps and determine the impacts on the long and short-term lifecycle planning process for financial system upgrades and new application or system procurement.
• Perform unit testing of system improvements; plan, coordinate and support user acceptance testing
• Leads and convenes working groups to address specific problems identified with application functions and features
• Elicits, analyzes and documents business system requirements; prepares formal documentation
• Govern and manage external consultants engaged to work on system projects
• Supports the resolution of critical, escalated system incidents
• Primary software vendor relationship manager
• Works with the stakeholders to develop objectives, set priorities, and participate in planning for the systems including developing multi-year roadmaps and plans

Experience

• Experience as an business systems analyst or implementation consultant in the consolidation and financial reporting software realms (e.g. HFM, OneStream, Cognos Controller, etc..)
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of complex financial consolidation concepts and underlying accounting theory and principles;
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations; ability to manage time effectively;
• Strong analytical and management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements;
• Ability to identify problems and deal with situations and issues proactively;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and affectively with executives, managers, and subject matter experts;
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Familiar with business analysis methodology and frameworks
• Exposure in the areas of application integration and methodologies, business process design, process re-engineering and continuous improvement;
• Exposure with internal control procedures and audit requirements in relation to data access, security and master data configuration would be an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology or related field;
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) preferred;
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in a systems management, business analysis, or finance capacity;

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for growth and development
• Exposure to different businesses, geographies, and teams
• A collaborative, open, dynamic and fast paced environment

Brookfield has a strong culture that focuses on collaboration and values in-office interactions. We believe that it is beneficial for employees to be in the office to ensure that we provide the appropriate training and coaching, facilitate real-time learning through direct interactions with colleagues and senior leaders via our open concept environment, and accelerate the integration of new employees into our teams. As we transition back to the office, we are currently offering a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in office, and we will reassess the approach on a as needed basis.

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.