Financial Analyst - FP&A

Powerex Corp. is the wholly owned energy marketing subsidiary of BC Hydro, responsible for marketing clean electricity across North America. We are seeking a Financial Analyst, FP&A to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong financial acumen with comfort in working through complex data sets, and who enjoys understanding what drives financial performance and turning that knowledge into clear communication for stakeholders. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, adaptable, and comfortable delivering accurate, timely analysis in a fast-paced trading environment.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis, you will act as the bridge between Financial Reporting and Data Analytics, working closely with Finance colleagues, traders, and business leaders to explain what is driving results. You will help improve and automate the reports that leadership relies on. Your primary function will be to analyze financial performance, provide insight into the key drivers behind results, and support the continued improvement of reporting processes and tools. This position will be relied upon to support the achievement of our purpose and long-term goals by fostering our values: teamwork, accountability, integrity, service, ingenuity, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and interpret recurring financial reports, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and well understood
• Analyze financial performance and the key drivers behind results, and communicate findings clearly to business stakeholders
• Support the improvement and automation of reporting processes and tools
• Support forecasting, planning, and budgeting activities
• Work with large, complex data sets to produce insight, and build dashboards and define business requirements for Data Analysts
• Investigate variances and respond to ad hoc analysis requests
• Assist with the preparation of senior leadership and Board reporting
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements
• Maintain documentation to support consistent reporting and a strong control environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field
• 3 years of related experience in financial analysis, FP&A, financial reporting, or data reporting, preferably in an industry or commercial environment
• Professional designation (CPA, CFA) or progress toward one is an asset
• Strong understanding of financial statements and of how business activity flows through to net income
• Working knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience working with large data sets
• Experience with data platforms and BI tools (such as Power BI, Sigma, or Tableau), including building dashboards and communicating reporting requirements to technical teams
• SQL or Python for data analysis and automation is an asset
• Experience with ERP and finance systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience in energy, commodities, or trading is an asset
• Ability to translate complex data and accounting into clear commentary for audiences at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under tight deadlines
• High standards of performance, strong curiosity, and a self-starter attitude

Work Arrangements & Other Requirements

Full-time, in-office position based at our Vancouver, BC office
Must be located in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland area.
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
A background check and references will be required for the position.

What We Offer

Compensation: The expected salary range for this role is $89,910-$105,780
Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, vision, and pension.
A high-energy atmosphere working with a talented and innovative team
A culture that encourages growth and professional development

About Powerex

Powerex Corp. is a market leader in the trading and marketing of clean and renewable wholesale electricity and associated environmental products. We are at the forefront of the clean energy transition, helping our wholesale customers throughout Western North America meet their increasingly ambitious environmental goals. Our customers include electricity and natural gas utilities, global energy companies, large financial institutions, and global technology companies. Powerex's financial success directly benefits British Columbians by helping to lower BC Hydro's electricity rates.

Fast paced, dynamic, and empowering are words that describe a career with Powerex. We pride ourselves on having a supportive and fun culture, and a strong commitment to the development and wellbeing of our employees. With an average tenure of 15+ years on our trade floor, Powerex stands out as an employer of choice in Vancouver. Ask any Powerex employee what they love about their job, and their first comment will likely be “the people I work with every day.”

At Powerex we believe that a diverse team is a strong team, and our dedication to equity and inclusion is intertwined with our performance-based culture. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we recognize that diverse perspectives and backgrounds fuel innovation and drive superior performance.