Financial Analyst

Finance Analyst

Designated office:

Eastlink

6080 Young Street

Halifax, NS

This position is:

Hybrid, at least 3 days per week in office

Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.

We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.

Responsibilities:

As a key member of the Accounting team, the Accounting Analyst will mainly be responsible for expense reporting for functional cost centers. Key functions of this position include preparation of monthly financial reports and variance analysis, preparation of forecasts and budgets, process improvement and general support to the accounting and operations teams as required. This position is a hybrid role and is required to work in the office in Halifax, NS a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the ability to work from home the remaining time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree focused in Accounting
• 2-3 years of experience in an accounting environment
• Enrollment in a professional accounting designation program would be considered an asset
• Ability to complete detailed analysis while following established policies & procedures
• Fluency in spreadsheet applications; advanced proficiency with Excel is required
• Must be driven to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi task
• Effective problem solving skills including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Detail oriented; willing to dig into the details and ask probing questions
• Must be flexible and have a commitment to providing excellent customer service
• Desire for continuous learning; eager to understand other areas of the business (i.e. operational aspects)
• Ability to express ideas clearly and understand the need for teamwork
• Participate in and support a positive work environment

Why Choose Eastlink?

Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.

Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!