Cost Analyst

Nova Scotia Power • Halifax, NS

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Capital Finance Team
Type of Employment: Regular, Full-time
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Closing Date: August 13th, 2026
We are currently looking for a Cost Analyst to join our Capital Finance team supporting Large Capital Projects. Reporting to Manager, Capital Accounting, you will be responsible for monitoring the financial performance of the Large Capital Projects group and providing reliable and timely information and analysis to key stakeholders in both Operations and Finance.

Requirements

• A recognized Accounting/Business Certificate or degree, and a minimum of 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel and are comfortable using accounting software
• Strong organizational skills, communication skills, are detailed oriented, and are comfortable working to deadlines
• Commitment to personal and professional growth; support is available for employees pursuing their CPA designation
• Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Proving accounting for the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closes, which includes preparing required journal entries and analyzing project accruals
• Creating capital project estimates and documentation to support Forecast and Budgeting cycles
• Preparing detailed variance analysis for Capital Projects, comparing results to Budgets and Forecasts
• Preparing monthly reconciliations
• Performing projects tasks with overall quality, while being able to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ad-hoc projects and analysis, as required

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with one flexible remote workday.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree