Sr Financial Strategy Analyst
Oshawa, ON, CA, L1H 8W8
Status: Permanent Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: Four year university education or equivalent as confirmed by WES
Base Location: Oshawa ON
Shift: Day
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: May 12, 2026
Salary Range: $2,658.86 - $3,118.72 Per Week
Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.
Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Financial Strategy Analyst.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Nuclear Liability, this position is responsible for leading and supporting cross-functional teams in the development and evaluation of major corporate projects and strategic initiatives in nuclear waste strategy, operations, long-term management and planning, including the creation and review of business cases, lifecycle plans, and corporate planning guidelines. It also oversees integrated engineering, financial and cost modeling, market analysis, forecasting, and valuation to support significant capital investment decisions, including technical/financial risk assessments. Additionally, the role coordinates and compiles required data and materials for external agencies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Participate and guide teams in evaluating major corporate projects and strategic initiatives in nuclear waste strategy, operations, long-term management and planning. Provide input to development of alternatives, gather data, conduct technical and economic evaluation of investment alternatives. Assess system impacts and customer rate impacts for major undertakings. Provide financial forecasts and pro-forma's in support of financing of major projects. Provide support to senior staff involved in the negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements or Energy Supply Agreements with the Ontario Power Authority or Ontario government. Perform qualitative and quantitative risk assessments combining technical, engineering and financial considerations. Provide economic and financial input in support of business case development for investment or divestment.
- Participate in the development of corporate procedures and toolkits to assist business units in preparation of business cases and life cycle plans. Monitor compliance with corporate procedures on business cases and life cycle plans. Provide advice and guidance to business units on process and preparation of business cases and life cycle plans. Review business cases and life cycle plans submitted by business units and make recommendations regarding their approval to supervisor/manager.
- Provide support for development of business planning guidelines and reporting requirements, review of project portfolios and integration of the corporate business plan. Prepare and issue corporate guidelines and business planning instructions to business units. Review business unit project portfolios and provide advice to supervisor/manager on suitability of proposed plans. Coordinate and provide supporting material for senior management review of business unit plans. Assist in the development of decision analysis and resource allocation framework. Assist with the integration and preparation of corporate business plan for presentation to senior management and Board of Directors. Report corporate performance relative to plan and provide corporate financial analyses and forecasts.
- Support development, modify, document and maintain economic, engineering, financial, system (electricity) and other models used in evaluation of major projects/strategic initiatives, long range planning, forecasting, scenario planning and production simulations. Support development of and maintain databases in support of production models. Monitor developments in electricity, energy and financial markets and incorporate changes and updates as appropriate in the models and databases on a timely basis.
- Support development and maintain an up-to-date corporate view on generic generation options costs and characteristics and system economic values for use in modeling and evaluations. Monitor major generation projects in the planning and execution stages with focus on nuclear, combined cycle gas turbine and hydroelectric developments. Keep abreast of various procurement programs and announced projects by the Ontario Power Authority and Ontario government. Monitor and review government and industry publications and related studies on generation options, environmental technologies and policies.
- Support the development of and prepare material in support of OPG's rate submissions to the Ontario Energy Board. At the direction of supervisor/manager, develop and review evidence, respond to interrogatories and support witnesses in the rate hearing process.
- Coordinate and assemble data and conduct analysis in support of reporting to external agencies (e.g., IESO, NPCC, CNSC, OFA). Support working groups, committees and task forces with external agencies and industry groups on electricity planning, reliability studies, market structuring, financial evaluations and modeling, industry and environmental regulations and other related studies.
- Other Duties as Required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Four year university education in the appropriate discipline or equivalent as confirmed by WES.
- MBA with a focus on valuation, investments, and finance would be an asset.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
- Requires experience to be familiar with the practical application of mathematical and quantitative risk concepts to the modeling and evaluation of investments, electric load, generation production and revenue, and strategic initiatives.
- Requires experience to be familiar with the organization of the corporation in order to perform analyses from a corporate and strategic perspective.
- Requires experience to become familiar with negotiating or influencing others on strategic initiative recommendations for the corporation.
- Requires experience with various analytic techniques, analysis practices and methods and to effectively integrate information from a number of sources and business perspectives.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com
What makes a career at OPG different?
With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.
Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.
OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.
OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.
In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.