About Us
Brookfield Renewable is one of the core businesses under Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”), one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $72 billion of power assets under management. Our portfolio of hydropower, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation, and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe, India, and China, totaling over 24,000 megawatts of capacity, and nearly 8,000 generating facilities globally.
Join our Team!
At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.
About the Role
The Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis group is looking for a student to work with the team for the Fall coop term. The Student will be part of a collaborative team of accounting professionals working closely together in the preparation, analysis and presentation of financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the forecasting process, which involves the consolidation and analysis of platforms’ forecasts and the preparation of dashboards for management, comparing to the budget and prior year;
- Coordinating with counterparts at the platforms for timely flow of information required for the forecast process;
- Preparing various types of financial analyses using key performance indicators specific to the renewable energy industry;
- Assist with the integration of newly acquired or developed assets into the reporting framework;
- Develop and manage analytical tools and processes to improve the quality and transparency of financial results and forecasts and to facilitate ad hoc reporting;
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, ensuring process changes are appropriately implemented, documented and communicated;
- Provide support to the Manager, FP&A in various related activities and projects.
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program; and be registered to return to school the following semester;
- Completion of second year university studies in Commerce/Business Administration.
- Financial/Accounting knowledge and preferably some familiarity with IFRS;
- Advanced knowledge of Excel;
- Ability to “think outside the box” in a dynamic, complex, fast paced environment and adapt quickly and manage changing priorities;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to work independently, solve problems and use sound judgment;
- Previous similar accounting & finance experience considered an asset;
- Knowledge of accounting systems like IFS or Cognos Controller is considered an asset;
- Interest in pursuing a professional accounting designation is considered an asset.
Note: Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days to perform most effectively.
Working here, you will enjoy:
We thrive on the challenge to be our best and progressive thinking to keep growing. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.