Senior Joint Venture Operations Accountant
Permanent, full time
Location – Hybrid, Vancouver 2 days in the office
Salary CAD $95,000-$104,000
Closing Date: 15th October 2024
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:
As Senior Ops Accountant you’ll have responsibility for providing accounting, financial planning, and analysis support for Joint Venture Partnerships. Partnering with the accounting team, Senior Legal Counsel and internal Partnership Board members, you’ll help to challenge and deliver the objectives for the teams, whilst ensuring Partnership reporting requirements are met.
Some other responsibilities in this role are:
- To provide a range of financial insight and analysis for Joint Venture Partnerships (4 pellet plants)
- Have regular interface with Finance colleagues within North America and Drax Joint Venture Partnership Board Members
- Manage completion of month-end reporting packages for all Partnerships to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Complete monthly/annual cash forecasting for each partnership, work closely with the FP&A team, and Treasury team
- Complete the quarterly Partnership Board Packages and work collaboratively with all teams involved
- Work closely with FP&A team to understand and update budgets by using Group forecasting and reporting tools to support Partnership reporting
- Monitor financial health of Partnerships and to collaborate with colleagues across different teams (operations, sales & logistics, finance) to analyse cost savings opportunities
Who we’re looking for:
You’ll be a Qualified Accountant (5+ years’ experience) with comprehensive post-qualified experience and have experience in a relevant financial environment (i.e. financial accounting/reporting, cash forecasting, budgeting). You’ll need to have experience of dealing with, and presenting to, senior stakeholder and be a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic self-starter that can energise others with excellent networking and communication skills.
Ideally you’ll have experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and you’ll need to have the ability to meet demanding deadlines and adapt quickly to changing business needs.
You’ll likely be an expert in Excel, and MS Office Suite. Proficiency with enterprise planning tools such as Planful, spotlight, etc. and reporting/dashboarding tools including PowerBI is considered an asset.
You’ll be a strong team player and have the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels within and outside the company.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
Competitive Benefits Plan with no waiting period
RRSP Matching Plan
ESPP Program
EFAP with Telemedicine Services
Employer Provided Access to Health and Financial Apps
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to the values we hold. No matter your role or location in Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability or background, we encourage everyone at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents.
How to apply:
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We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com
Please note that, in certain situations, the company may pay at a rate outside of the band for this role, where appropriate. Such a decision would take into account the candidate’s experience, skills and other relevant factors.
The advertized salary range relates to British Columbia and we provide it in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize, however, that market forces often drive salaries in candidates’ home locations. Accordingly, the salary range may not apply outside British Columbia.
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