Senior Financial Analyst

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Corp. Information Technology

Location: Halifax, NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full-time

Closing Date: October 16th, 2024

We are currently looking to fill the position of Senior Financial Analyst. As a member of the Finance team supporting Information Technology Capital Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst, will be responsible for monitoring the financial results for their technology capital projects and for providing reliable and timely information and analysis for strategic and regulatory initiatives, and financial modelling.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

• Providing capital accounting analysis and oversight at a project and consolidated basis for the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial close processes;
• Working with project managers and business leaders to prepare and revise budgets and forecasts;
• Assisting in the preparation and review of regulatory filings provided to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board and responding to information requests;
• Provide ongoing financial modeling and analysis expertise and supporting business partners to evaluate and analyze capital investment opportunities and business activities;
• Provide oversight & accounting support to ensure invoices are paid and purchase orders are processed on a timely basis;
• Assisting the senior leadership team to meet financial goals and identify cost savings initiatives;
• Performing project and operational tasks with excellent overall quality, while being able to prioritize work to meet deadlines;
• Developing and implementing process improvement and efficiency projects, coordinating with the broader team and impacted stakeholders to implement;
• Process development and documentation; and
• Maintaining relationships with business partners and stakeholders.
  
  

These Skills Will Make You Successful

As the ideal candidate you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and possess or are working towards the desired skills and experience listed below:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce, with a focus in finance or accounting, combined with a minimum of five years experience in a related role. A professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) or equivalent would be considered an asset. A related combination of experience and education will be considered;
• You are proficient in the Microsoft suite of programs, particularly Microsoft Excel, and are comfortable using accounting software. A working knowledge of Power Plan or Oracle Financials would be considered an asset.
• You possess solid oral and written communication skills and have demonstrated success in effectively presenting and communicating financial ideas and concepts at a variety of levels.
• You have strong organizational skills, are details-oriented, and thrive in a deadline driven, team-focused environment.
• You are a leader of people with a demonstrated ability to create a climate of commitment and participation among teams. An experienced leader would be an asset.
• You work well both independently and in a team environment.
  
  

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by October 16th, 2024, and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
  
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.