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APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 11, 2026
TITLE: Manager Financial Planning & Performance (E26-095)
DEPARTMENT: Finance
WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Calgary
STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried
NUMBER OF HIRES: 1

FortisAlberta is seeking a forward‑thinking Manager, Financial Planning and Performance to lead a high‑performing finance team and play a key role in strengthening how the organization plans, forecasts, and measures success.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, this role sits at the center of business decision‑making—partnering with leaders across the company to translate operational activity into clear financial insights, drive performance, and support long‑term strategic objectives.

If you enjoy leading through change, building capability, and continuously improving how finance delivers value, this is a great opportunity for you!

Job Description:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Financial Planning Advisors, including performance management, capability development, and succession planning.

• Partner with business leaders to deliver value‑added financial analysis that drives improved operational and financial performance.

• Lead the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate financial allocations, documentation, and timelines.

• Oversee monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes across assigned portfolios.

• Translate operational drivers and business changes into accurate forecasts and meaningful performance insights.

• Provide leadership on capital and operating cost management, including budget optimization and progress tracking.

• Drive continuous improvement by streamlining, enhancing, and automating financial planning and reporting processes.

• Lead the end‑to‑end development of the annual business plan, aligning financial targets with corporate strategy and priorities.

• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with accounting standards, and effective financial risk management.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives and finance transformation efforts, including system and process modernization.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of ten years of progressive finance experience.

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

• At least seven years of people leadership experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance management, and business partnering.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.

• Proven ability to lead change and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience working with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.

• Experience in a rate‑regulated or utility environment is considered an asset.

Important Information:

• Permanent, full-time role.

• Monday – Friday schedule.

• Based out of our Calgary location on 17th ave.

• This role will be moving to our Airdrie office location in 2027.

TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.

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