Analyst, Financial

Nova Scotia Power•Halifax, NS

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Capital Accounting team to support the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative (ECEI) projects in a permanent position. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Accountant, you are a key member of the Nova Scotia Power Finance team, and you will be responsible for providing financial analysis to influence business decisions and work related to ECEI projects.

Requirements

A university degree in Finance or Accounting
A minimum of two years of related experience
Experience with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel
Comfortable creating and analyzing spreadsheets
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong leadership, quantitative, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-focused environment with the ability to handle multiple deliverables and work independently under tight deadlines
Solid business acumen with a strong customer focus
Innovative, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
A related combination of experience and education will be considered

Nice To Haves

Desire to pursue an accounting designation (CPA)
Knowledge of Oracle Fusion and Powerplan financial reporting systems
Support for employees working towards completing the CPA program

Responsibilities

Supporting the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close processes to ensure financial results are complete and accurate
Collaborate with internal departments on reporting requirements for support documentation in preparation for audits
Reviewing month end project costs and compare to forecast
Review of invoices and accruals, including review against agreement or contract for rates and work expected
Completion of internal control procedures
Update of monthly project forecasting and reporting requirements
Assisting Nova Scotia Power's external auditors through quarterly reviews and the annual audit
Working with other departments to provide information, as required
Attendance of status meetings with project teams for project status updates
Other accounting, ad hoc, and special project responsibilities, as assigned
Responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Benefits

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
Wellness benefits
Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies
A focus on employee development
Available sponsored education programs
Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work
Mentoring opportunities
Fundraising-matching
Volunteer programs
Various committees and employee resource groups
Scholarships for children of employees
Short-term incentive plan
Defined Contribution Pension Plan