Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer

Enova Power Corp., a progressive company dedicated to energizing and empowering our communities while providing the highest level of service and a safe and positive work environment, requires a Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer.The position reports directly to the President & CEO and is a key enterprise leader.

MAJOR (Primary) RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning & Provision of Expert Advice: 

• Counsel and confer with the President & CEO on the day-to-day business of the utility, especially as it refers to matters of a financial nature and keeps the President & CEO informed as to any unusual items which may have a significant effect on Company operation. Prepare budgets, organize operations and direct the affairs of the Finance Division in alignment with the corporate strategic plan.
• Ensure that the financial activities of the Company are conducted in a manner consistent with company policy, regulatory guidelines and professional standards.
• Develop and execute long-range financial plans aligned with the company’s strategic and regulatory objectives. Support M&A evaluations, joint ventures, renewable investments, and strategic partnerships.
• Advise the Board on capital structure, financing strategy, dividend policy, and enterprise risk. Assist external auditors and respond to the audit review.   Represent the utility at various municipal and utility business committees and functions.   Attend Board of Directors and Shareholder meetings.

Financial:

• Oversee and direct the financial activities of the company, including cash management, investments, short and long-term debt and preparation of long-term financial plans.
• Provide general direction for staff responsible for the payment of accounts, general accounting and related systems of internal control.
• Lead capital structure strategy, debt issuance, liquidity management, and relationships with lenders, investors, and rating agencies.
• Monitor key utility performance metrics.

Growth & Business Development:

• Lead financial evaluation and structuring of M&A, partnerships, and new ventures to support strategic growth. Establish and maintain capital sufficiency and adequacy for the corporation and its business with due regard for liquidity, cost, risk and strategic growth initiatives.

Regulatory Affairs and Enterprise Risk Management:

• Deliver strategic leadership on regulatory matters.
• Oversee the development and execution of regulatory and rate strategies, including engagement with regulators and key stakeholders to support organizational priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Develop and provide governance for a corporate enterprise risk management framework.
• Oversee activities to identify high priority risks to the organization and oversee the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

Budgeting:

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of the annual budgeting process across the organization and subsidiary companies.
• Review and recommend consolidated capital and operating budgets for Board approval, ensuring alignment with strategic and regulatory objectives.
• Ensure effective governance, monitoring, and control of organizational and departmental expenditures, supported by robust financial frameworks and delegated accountability.
• Oversee the development and financial evaluation of business cases for major capital investments and strategic expenditures.

Staffing:

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance leadership and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and employee development across the finance function.
• Ensure appropriate organizational capabilities, cross-training, and business continuity processes are in place to support critical financial operations.
• Promote compliance with corporate policies, governance standards, internal controls, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Provide leadership for Occupational Health & Safety activities for the organization to effectively promote a culture of health, safety and loss prevention.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Education:

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation; Bachelor of Commerce or Accounting or Master of Business Administration
• Advanced knowledge of IFRS, regulatory accounting and regulatory policies and code; rate case economics;  corporate income tax;  business and management principles including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and leadership techniques
• Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety; the contents and administration of the collective agreement

Experience:

• 15 plus years in a progressive senior leadership role; minimum 5 years in an executive role preferred. Preferred prior senior finance leadership experience within regulated utilities or energy infrastructure.  Strong background in capital markets, financing, and regulatory environments

Skills:

• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills; organizational and project management skills;  verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate with various stakeholder groups at all levels
• Intermediate skills in MS Office; conflict resolution and negotiation skills and the ability to influence and obtain the cooperation of others
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations; analyze financial reports
• Ability to provide strong leadership to motivate and direct work to ensure consistency with the objectives of the organization; foster a high-performing work environment
• Ability to network and build strategic relationships with stakeholders, vendors and partners

To explore this opportunity further, please email your resume (filename - “Last name, First name - CV”), with “Enova VP Finance and CFO” in the subject line, in confidence to mfukuzawa@kaihen.ca