Senior Alberta Regulated Business Analyst

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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• Develop and maintain analytical models that support the strategic and financial outcomes of the Regulated Go-To-Market team, including models used in regulatory applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission supporting over C$1B in annual revenues.

• Build, enhance, and validate forecasting and scenario models to support financial planning, including rate changes, rider calculations, and sensitivity analysis; perform ongoing quality assurance and model validation.

• Utilize data science methodologies to analyze and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, anomalies, and actionable insights to support continuous improvement in customer, financial, and operational performance.

• Support AI and advanced analytics initiatives by structuring, segmenting, and maintaining high-quality datasets; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data readiness, governance, and alignment with model development and deployment requirements.

• Support the preparation of regulatory applications by developing forecast assumptions, performing scenario analysis, drafting analytical components, and contributing to responses for information requests and compliance filings.

• Develop and present written material such as reports and PowerPoint presentations to explain and support analysis, recommendations, and outcomes.

• Partner with Finance and Operations to perform monthly variance analysis of actual versus approved or forecasted revenues and costs and assess impacts on margin and economic profit.

Working Conditions:

• Open office environment.

• 4 days a week in office and 1 day hybrid

• Ability to work from home while remaining effective and productive.

• Some overtime required as special projects arise.

• Some travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Business or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of financial analysis, business, operational effectiveness or related field.

• Proficiency with analytical tools with Excel (advanced functions).

• Advanced proficiency in managing and analyzing large datasets.

• Experience with data warehousing, large-scale data processing, and analytics, with exposure to machine learning techniques and their application in business decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for candidates with experience within the energy industry, ideally in customer operations, finance, accounting, and/or commercial areas.

• Understanding of the Alberta regulatory utility industry.

• Experience with Databricks, implementing Artificial Intelligence tools and/or other data management tools.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Superior analytical and financial modeling experience, including forecasting, scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling and ability to pass on these skills to team members. Skill test will be a requirement of the recruitment process.

• Strong ability to break down complex, ambiguous datasets into structured analyses.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Ability to translate technical findings into clear business recommendations.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present confidently to wide-ranging audience including leadership and external stakeholders.

• Ability to build and maintain dashboards and visualization using tools like PowerBI or similar platforms.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, changing environment; effectively managing multiple activities and meeting deadlines.

• Strong capabilities in Word and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

• Ability to query data using tools such as SQL, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar data platforms.

• Experience working with AI tools and platforms is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer for long hours.