Mgr, Strategy & Business Dev

49389 - Toronto - Regular -  

Hydro One is proud to be the largest electricity transmission and distribution provider in Ontario, serving nearly  1.4 million customers. We have a long history in the industry with our roots dating back over 110 years to 1906. Since then, we have worked to grow and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities across Ontario. Today, we’re focused on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring we are building safe communities where we live, work and play.

It’s an exciting time to join the team at Hydro One!

Assist the Director, Growth with identification and acquisition of target companies in line with Hydro One's strategic plan and growth strategy. You will play a key role to assess and execute business-enhancing corporate transactions .

General Accountabilities:

1. Obtaining and analyzing industry news, developments, and industry trends to provide strategic investment proposals that support Hydro One corporate transactions
2. Coordinating strategic projects; and assessing progress towards achieving strategic objectives
3. Leading the effort to analyze and track acquisition targets, including company profiles
4. Developing and maintaining complex financial models, business cases, sophisticated financial projections and using these financial analyses to make recommendations to management regarding decisions for material corporate initiatives and acquisition targets
5. Analyzing and interpreting financial information including financial filings and other reports which can be used by management for strategic decisions
6. Assisting with the management of financial and regulatory due diligence processes in the evaluation of potential opportunities
7. Playing an active role in the preparation of business cases and other materials including strategy updates for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
8. Playing an active role in the post closure monitoring of acquisitions including support for the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors as needed
9. Acting as internal consultant and advisor for key strategic initiatives
10. Interacting effectively with internal business managers and external advisors and consultants
11. Contributing to special projects and analyses, as required Recommending strategies, plans, position and program directions to resolve issues that arise in moving toward realization of the Hydro One acquisition strategy. Identifying and assessing opportunities for new Business Development which have the potential to further the goals for Hydro One in attaining its strategy and recommend those that merit further development. Creating and continuously improving the analytical models used in support of the VP and team in developing and implementing the strategy.

Selection Criteria:

Education:

• An undergraduate degree in engineering, finance or commerce;
• Accounting designation, MBA, CFA or equivalent considered an asset

Experience:

• 6+ years of progressively senior work experience
• Analytical and quantitative skill set including the ability to understand, develop and analyze complex financial and strategic models
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, demanding and dynamic team environment and ability to deliver timely results
• Ability to work collaboratively across business units
• Understanding of financial statements and capital markets
• Strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal communication skills Additional Qualifications & Skill Requirements:
• Prior work experience in Electricity Industry (Power & Utilities, Renewables, etc.), investment banking, corporate development, strategic consulting or private equity considered an asset.

At Hydro One we understand that the success and strength of our business rests with our people. When we develop their skills, we are investing in both their success and ours. To secure the best talent, we seek to create a workforce that reflects the diverse populations of the communities where we live and work and to create a culture based on safety, innovation and inclusiveness.

We are honoured to be recognized by Forbes in its list of Canada’s Best Employers for 2024.

Thank you for considering a career with Hydro One, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are having difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email careers@hydroone.com. Hydro One will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process.

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Deadline: 22 April 2024

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