Specialist Operating Costs

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The Specialist Operating Costs is accountable for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the LP Operating Cost FP&A functions under the guidance of the Manager Operating Costs.

In this role you will work directly with colleagues in LP Operations, Engineering, Integrity and support functions to lead the development of the LP consolidated operating cost budgets, forecasts and long range forecasts. You will also be responsible for for coordinating and completing the annual workforce budget and formal forecast updates to the workforce budget during the year.

The Specialist Operating Costs will support the Manager with analysis of critical issues and opportunities identified in the actual results relative to financial budgets and forecast through extensive knowledge of O&A drivers, and have the opportunity to communicate their findings to LP executive leadership.

We provide career growth opportunities, skill development, and competitive benefits. Apply now to join our diverse team! #joinourteam

• Lead the development of the annual LP O&A budget, LRP, and monthly forecasts, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and ensuring consistency between budget, forecast, and actual results.

• Lead the development of the annual workforce budget, engaging with Human Resources, balancing variances, and providing timely solutions to HCC owners.

• Prepare communication materials for the budget, forecast and workforce for LP executive leadership.

• Prepare monthly O&A reporting for VP Finance, ensuring consistency with ongoing forecast activities and monthly summaries.

• Assist in preparing monthly O&A flash and VP O&A summaries, coordinating variance communication with regional accountants.

• Support the creation of Regional Oil Sands shipper budgets and annual true-up process.

• Ensure findings in actuals are reflected in forward-looking forecasts and vice-versa.

• Accountable for the accuracy of LP BU Allocation drivers used in the monthly actual BU Allocation process.

• Apply professional skepticism and critical thinking to develop reasonable conclusions for routine deliverables and ad-hoc requests.

• Act as an indirect leader to junior staff members, providing coaching and mentoring.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with different groups within LP to ensure valid financial projections.
  

• Designated accountant (CPA) or certified financial analyst (CFA) with 7+ years of experience

• Strong analytical skills to validate and challenge information provided by various sources

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• Strong leadership and mentorship skills

• Prior experience in EPBCS, Workforce Budgeting Tool or other financial planning tools an asset

• Prior experience with modelling sophisticated organizations an asset

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP an asset

• Strong project management and team skills, including the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
  

• Office Environment

• Occasional Travel

• Flex-Work: Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility to our team members. Enbridge’s FlexWork (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start or end time, to opt for a compressed workweek schedule or the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid
  

Grasping, kneeling, light - moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com