Sandra Haskins
Edmonton
Summary
Strategic-thinking professional with expertise driving business growth to exceed expectations. Expert in financial planning and analysis and talented coach and mentor.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO
CAPITAL POWER CORPORATION
Edmonton
07.2020 - Current
- Leads all Capital Power’s financial functions including Treasury, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Investor Relations and Enterprise Risk Management
- A leader in incorporating ESG measures into public reporting delivering an Integrated Annual report that provides investors and stakeholders with sustainability, financial and strategic reporting
- Drove Corporate financial strategy, assessing growth opportunities by critically evaluating development projects, acquisitions, and divestitures to determine adequacy of returns and shareholder value creation
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions
- Ensure effective messaging to investors through Investor Relations initiatives. Participates in Investor Road shows and conference presentations
Vice President Finance & Treasury
Capital Power Corporation
Edmonton
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Develop and execute financing plan to replace debt maturities and amortizing debt
- Plan and execute strategy to ensure continued access to Canadian Debt Capital Market, US Private Placement market, and Equity markets
- Fund growth in an optimal manner while preserving Investment Grade credit ratings
- Mange financial risk including using derivatives as required
Vice President Forecasting & Analytics
Capital Power Corporation
Edmonton
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Accurate and timely valuation and analysis for growth opportunities and commercial projects
- Deliver fundamental price forecasts and market assessments used for business development and commercial projects, commodity trading optimization and the long-term hedging program
- Support the Executive Team, Regulatory and Government Relations by analyzing impacts of industry trends, government policies and regulatory decisions
- Produce ten-year financial projections and analysis as part of the Corporate Strategy
- Prepare accurate and timely annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Vice President & Controller
Capital Power Corporation
Edmonton
07.2009 - 08.2014
- Oversight on preparation of interim and annual financial statements, MD&A and Executive and Board reports
- Presented quarterly to the Audit Committee
- Managed relationship with Auditors
- Developed accounting and reporting processes and procedures as part of the IPO to comply with regulatory requirements of publicly traded companies
- Designed department organization structure and put the team in place under very tight timelines
- Lead transition from Canadian GAAP to IFRS without any errors or restatements
- Key participant on the redesign of the chart of accounts and ERP implementation which achieved significant cost savings.
Controller
EPCOR Generation and EPCOR Power L.P
Edmonton
02.2002 - 07.2009
- Responsible for financial reporting, including MD&A, forecasting, budgeting, operational accounting and the related internal control procedures
- Strong contributor as a member of the Operational Business Team and Corporate Controllers group
- Influenced policies, procedures and strategic decision making
- Established and lead a team of 20 staff in an environment of continuous growth and rapid change.
Education
Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA, CMA
1987
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
1984
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Planning and Decision Support
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Corporate Presentations
- Executive Leadership
- Integrity and Transparency
- Raising Capital
- Results Orientation
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Finance & CFO
CAPITAL POWER CORPORATION
07.2020 - Current
Vice President Finance & Treasury
Capital Power Corporation
02.2018 - 07.2020
Vice President Forecasting & Analytics
Capital Power Corporation
08.2013 - 02.2018
Vice President & Controller
Capital Power Corporation
07.2009 - 08.2014
Controller
EPCOR Generation and EPCOR Power L.P
02.2002 - 07.2009
Chartered Professional Accountant -
CPA, CMA
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
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