On behalf of our client, SEM is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst.

The role provides comprehensive financial planning, analysis, reporting, and multi-entity support for Non-Regulated Engineering Services.

The work involves advanced financial management across operating, capital, and transition-to-operations budgets, as well as detailed month-end and year-end responsibilities. This position is a key financial resource that ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all financial information for multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets for Non-Regulated Engineering Services and related entities. Develop forecasts for operating and capital budgets, including detailed salary analysis. Analyze variances and prepare financial summaries. Develop financial schedules, timelines, and inputs required for corporate budget cycles.

2. Month-End & Year-End Financial Processes: Prepare and process accruals, invoicing, recoveries, recharges, and work order transactions. Review ledgers and financial data for accuracy and alignment with corporate accounting standards. Complete all financial reporting required for month-end and year-end close.

3. Multi-Entity Financial Support: Manage inter-company and intra-company transactions including recharges, labour allocations, work orders, and cost recoveries.

4. Systems & Data Work: Extract, manipulate, and validate financial data from systems such as JDE, Showcase, Spreadsheet Server, Clarity, and MS Excel. Maintain data integrity across all financial input, reporting, and forecasting tools.

Education and Experience

• University degree in Business, Commerce, or Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and relevant financial experience may be considered.

• Minimum 10 years of financial experience in a project-based environment (e.g., engineering, construction, utilities, major capital projects).
• Minimum 10 years of experience working with financial systems, including data extraction, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience with the electric utility industry or other regulated industries is an asset.
• Experience supporting multi-entity or inter-company financial structures is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with corporate financial systems such as JDE, Showcase, Spreadsheet Server, Clarity, and advanced MS Excel
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of inter-company and intra-company labour charging.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment an asset.

Anticipated Start Date: March 18th, 2026

Anticipated End Date: July 31st, 2026 (possible extension)