Manager, Finance Business Partner (IT, Customer, Supply Chain)
LIBERTYLU Service Corp. Londonderry, NH, US, 03053 Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders. Purpose The Manager, Finance Business Partner serves as the strategic finance leader supporting the CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) organization, providing financial oversight and ownership for operating and capital expenditures. This role partners closely with Customer Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Operations, Accounting, Regulatory, and FP&A teams to strengthen financial performance, support investment decisions, improve efficiency, and ensure disciplined management of O&M and capital spending. Acting as a trusted advisor, this position translates operational activities and business decisions into financial outcomes, helping leaders understand cost drivers, risks, opportunities, and investment tradeoffs. The role focuses on financial stewardship, business performance, capital governance, planning, forecasting, and regulatory support while providing operational inputs into enterprise financial planning processes led by FP&A. Accountabilities Serve as the primary financial advisor to CAO leadership, supporting operational and strategic decision-making on all matters relating to O&M expenditures, capital investments, productivity initiatives, and financial performance. Partner with leaders to evaluate initiatives, identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency, workforce investments, technology enhancements, service improvement programs and overall business performance. Translate operational activities and service performance metrics into financial impacts and business insights. Influence decision-making through financial analysis, scenario planning, and business case development. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Own O&M and capital expenditure forecasts and provide assumptions, spending outlooks and business drivers to FP&A to support integrated financial planning and enterprise forecasts. Identify risks, opportunities, and emerging business trends affecting financial performance. Develop operational financial scenarios to support strategic and tactical decision-making. Provide financial leadership and oversight for capital planning, project prioritization, and capital execution activities. Lead monthly capital reviews, ensuring appropriate project governance, forecasting accuracy, and spending discipline. Partner with Engineering and Operations to evaluate project business cases, investment priorities, and funding requirements. Monitor project performance against authorized budgets and forecast completion costs. Evaluate the financial impact of workforce planning decisions, staffing models, customer growth trends, and service initiatives. Support financial planning related to each business function within the CAO organization Develop business cases and financial analysis for investments and process enhancements. Deliver financial reporting and performance analysis to Customer Care leadership and executive stakeholders. Ana…