Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Job ID: 1001

Position Type: Non-Union Permanent

Department: Finance & Internal Audit

Hiring Range: $111,452 - 131,139

Job Posting Close Date: 10/27/2026

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for four years running.

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Overview

Under the direction of the Manager, Finance & Internal Audit, the Senior Financial Planning Analyst will support the OEB during the collective bargaining process and other sensitive workforce-related matters. This includes analyzing confidential salary and benefit information, assessing compensation structures, developing financial models, and conducting sensitivity analyses on various proposals under discussion.

Working collaboratively with People and Culture, Strategy & Transformation, Legal Services, and Finance & Corporate Operations divisions, the incumbent will ensure accurate financial planning and compliance with collective agreements and applicable labor requirements. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and strong analytical skills to manage sensitive information and develop options and recommendations through evidence-based analysis.

This position will be required to prepare and present sensitive analysis to the Executive Leadership Committee and Board of Directors and communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to financial and non-financial stakeholders. The role also supports cross-functional initiatives and special projects involving complex or sensitive financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Analyze employee salary structures, benefits, and payroll data while maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive workforce information.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate compensation trends, forecast salary and benefit costs, assess salary competitiveness, and support workforce planning activities.
• Lead complex financial analyses, scenario modelling, business case reviews, and option assessments to evaluate workforce-related initiatives, emerging issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Coordinate workforce-related budgeting, forecasting, financial projections, and Business Plan inputs, supporting both short- and long-term financial planning activities.
• Support Finance and People & Culture leadership by preparing financial analyses, cost estimates, and briefing materials related to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), workforce planning initiatives, and Ministry reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain salary, benefit, and labor cost models to assess the financial implications of union proposals, support collective bargaining activities, and inform workforce planning decisions.
• Coordinate workforce planning activities, including salary and benefit forecasting, vacancy analysis, staffing projections, workforce cost modelling, and financial assessments related to employee compensation and benefits
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and sensitive projects in collaboration with Strategy & Transformation and other business areas, providing financial analysis and decision support as required.
• Conduct jurisdictional research, benchmarking, and analysis to identify leading practices, support continuous improvement initiatives, and inform organizational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and CPA designation.
• Preferred: MBA, and VBA (Excel Visual Basic for Applications)
• Required: 5 years of experience in financial planning & analysis
• Preferred : 5+ years’ experience as a Financial Analyst or equivalent in HR or labor relations environments.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Dynamics, PowerPoint), Teams.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling abilities.
• Strong knowledge of collective bargaining processes and labor cost modeling.
• Enhanced negotiation skills to navigate complex issues such as economic uncertainties, health, and pension benefits.
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential employee data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in the public sector, unionized environments, or corporate HR finance.
• Familiarity with labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and workforce planning.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

Pursuant to theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to View email address on apply.j-vers.com.