Senior Manager, Financial Resource Planning and Analysis

Date: October 21 2026

Location:Oakville ON

Requisition ID: 21343

Status:Regular

Positions: 2

Business Unit:Corporate Services

Grade/Band: Band 4

Shift Work:

Annual Pay Range: For standard 35-hour work week
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The successful placement within the range will depend on qualifications relevant work experience and other applicable considerations.

Why join us

The IESO is committed to ensuring Ontarios electricity system meets the provinces needs today and into the future. We are charged with purpose delivering reliable affordable and sustainable electricity for homes businesses and communities across the province. We are energized to grow embracing opportunities to shape the future of a dynamic and evolving energy sector while advancing our careers. We are powered by teamwork supported by diverse and passionate colleagues who foster respect celebrate successes and thrive on shared achievements. At the IESO its not just what we doits who we are!

Who we are

Our central role includes managing the provincial power grid in real-time overseeing and evolving Ontarios electricity market engaging with government municipalities and Indigenous communities and planning for Ontarios future electricity needs. Our employees play a key role in driving grid innovation protecting the system from threats advancing the provinces energy conservation programs and forecasting and procuring the electricity resources well need in the decades to come.

This is a leadership position that falls within the Financial Resource Planning & Corporate Performance Division in the Corporate Services Business Unit.

What makes this role exciting

The energy sector is rapidly evolving offering exciting new opportunities for those who want to make a difference.

We are hiring two Senior Manager positions within Financial Resource Planning & Corporate Performance Division. While both roles provide strategic financial leadership oversight of planning and forecasting and support the achievement of IESOs strategy each role has a distinct area of focus.

Senior Manager Financial Resource Planning & Analysis

The Senior Manager Financial Resource Planning & Analysis is a strategic finance leader responsible for partnering with business unit senior leaders and executives to drive financial performance and operational efficiency across the organization to support the successful execution of the IESOs multi-year business plan and operating budgets.

The successful candidate will lead business unit financial planning forecasting and performance reporting translating complex financial information into actionable recommendations. Working closely with Human Resources and senior leaders they will help align workforce investments and resource allocation with strategic priorities and long-term business objectives.

This role also champions continuous improvement and financial efficiency by identifying opportunities to optimize costs improve resource utilization and enhance value delivery. This role will collaborate with senior leaders to drive initiatives that strengthen financial sustainability and support achievement of organizational goals.

Acting as the Directors delegate for business unit FP&A matters this role provides trusted financial counsel to Senior Leadership Teams and delivers executive-level reporting and analytical insights that support decision-making at the Executive Leadership Team Audit Committee Board of Directors and external stakeholder levels.

Senior Manager Enterprise Corporate Performance Projects & Planning

The Senior Manager Enterprise Corporate Performance Projects & Planning is a strategic finance leader responsible for shaping the organizations financial strategy performance management framework and capital and project financial planning.

The successful candidate will lead the development of the corporate business plan long-range financial forecasts cash flow and funding strategies regulatory submissions and enterprise capital and project financial planning processes. Working across the organization they will transform complex financial and operational data into insights that support strategic decision-making mitigate risk and advance corporate objectives.

In addition this role oversees the corporate performance management framework ensuring organizational goals are supported by meaningful performance measures executive scorecards and enterprise performance reporting. The role also provides financial leadership for the organizations capital and project portfolio working in close collaboration with the Enterprise Project Delivery team to help guide investment prioritization governance forecasting and reporting to support the successful execution of the IESOs multi-year business plan and operating and capital budgets.

Acting as the Directors delegate for business unit FP&A matters this role provides trusted financial counsel to Senior Leadership Teams and delivers executive-level reporting and analytical insights that support decision-making at the Executive Leadership Team Audit Committee Board of Directors and external stakeholder levels.

Why These Roles Matter

Both positions play critical leadership roles in enabling organizational success through strategic financial stewardship. While the Senior Manager Financial Resource Planning & Analysis focuses on business unit performance oversight and collaborates closely with senior leadership to ensure the successful execution of the IESOs multi-year business plan at the business unit level the Senior Manager Enterprise Corporate Performance Projects & Planning focuses on enterprise level performance and oversight for long-range cash flow project financial reporting corporate performance measure and enterprise level reporting. Together these roles help ensure informed decision-making financial sustainability and delivery of the organizations long-term strategic objectives.

What youll do

In this role youll make a meaningful impact by contributing to the IESO team and supporting the electricity needs of the province and:

1. Provide strategic financial leadership by challenging and advising business leaders identifying risks and opportunities supporting organizational strategy development and driving operating expense discipline to achieve IESO business objectives.

1. Lead the development analysis and communication of financial performance through comprehensive reporting forecasts projections and presentations to Executive Leadership Audit Committee Board of Directors government agencies and other stakeholders including recommendations to achieve targets and manage risks.

1. Collaborate closely with Finance & Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting variance analysis annual financial statement disclosures and support for external regulatory and funding requirements including Ontario Energy Board filings and Ministry of Energy business plan approvals.

1. Support the CFO Senior Director and Director Corporate Finance in establishing strategies policies standards procedures and risk management practices while providing expert financial advice and consultation across the organization and to external stakeholders as required.

1. Lead develop and mentor a high-performing team fostering collaboration continuous improvement operational excellence and transformation initiatives that enhance financial processes systems models and reporting capabilities.

1. Act as a key contributor to enterprise initiatives including labour negotiations organizational change and cross-functional projects; build strong stakeholder relationships facilitate communications resolve issues and ensure leaders have visibility into progress performance risks and outcomes.

1. Act as the Director delegate for FP&A matters partnering with business leaders and key stakeholders to drive financial planning and analysis activities including business planning forecasting budgeting financial and operational analysis budget reporting and support for regulatory filings.

1. Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements

Our team consists of experts from diverse backgrounds each bringing their unique perspectives and skills.
To succeed in this role youll need:

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required; MBA preferred. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A management accounting budgeting and forecasting including at least 4 years in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and driving process improvements that enhance the efficiency consistency and effectiveness of financial planning budgeting and forecasting.

• Strong business acumen analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify critical issues develop actionable recommendations and support complex organizational decision-making.

• Exceptional communication stakeholder management and influencing skills with a proven ability to build trusted relationships and provide strategic advice to senior leaders on financial and business matters.

• Proven people leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement. Ontario electricity market knowledge and familiarity with Market Rules are considered assets.

How We Support You

From a comprehensive total rewards program to dynamic learning and development opportunitiesincluding job rotations to broaden your expertisewe empower you to define and shape your own success. When you join the IESO heres what you can expect:

• Best-in-class benefits and long-term support in the form of a defined benefit pension plan.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions welcomes feedback and prioritizes career development.
• A strong inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.

Deadline

November 4 2026.For future reference please save a copy of the job posting as it will no longer be available once the posting closes.

Thank you for your interest in a career at the IESO. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to applicable background checks.

IESO will not conduct interviews or offer positions via online text chat or social media platforms. We will not gather personal information directly from candidates or potential candidates. Selected candidates will work with our Talent Acquisition team to ensure their application is processed.

The IESO currently has a 3-day in-office work week for applicable roles. Over the course of 2026 the IESO will advance plans to acquire additional office space to accommodate more in-office time. While the timeline for moving to a full 5-day in-office model has not yet been established we are committed to keeping employees and candidates informed as plans progress and give them as much advance notice as possible to prepare for any changes.

We believe in opportunities for everyone.

At the IESO we know that achieving great results depends on embracing diversity by attracting developing and retaining people from a wide variety of backgrounds. We do this by ensuring our recruitment and advancement policies are fair and equitable and by creating an accessible and inclusive environmentone that values every team members unique skills and experiences and ensures they have the support they need to achieve their potential. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please let us know. Were proud to say weve been recognized as a supportive inclusive employer.

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