Analyst, Financial

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Generating Dir. Plant Ops.

Location: Port Hawkesbury, NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full time (Hybrid)

Closing Date: December 25th, 2024

We are currently looking to fill a permanent position of Financial Analyst in Port Hawkesbury, NS.

As a member of both the Operations Finance team supporting the Point Tupper Generating Station and Port Hawkesbury Biomass Plant in Port Hawkesbury, NS, and the Information Technology finance team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Working with business leaders to prepare budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Tracking and monitoring operating expenses to budget/forecast.
• Providing accounting for the monthly, quarterly and yearly close, including processing of affiliate transactions and related reporting.
• Working with team members across the information technology department to ensure all affiliate transactions are compliant with NS Power’s Affiliate Code of Conduct, including regulatory filings as required.
• Preparing account analysis and reconciliations.
• Providing accounting and system support to the capital project team at Point Tupper and Biomass.
• Assisting the Management Teams to meet financial goals and identify cost saving initiatives.
• Perform project and operational tasks with good overall quality, while being able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• As the ideal candidate, you have a business or commerce degree in accounting or finance, a CPA designation, or working towards your CPA designation, and 3+ years experience in a similar role. Applicants with other combinations of relevant training and experience will be considered.
• You have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel and are comfortable using accounting software.
• You possess solid oral and written communication skills and have demonstrated success in effectively presenting and communicating ideas at a variety of levels.
• You have strong organizational skills, are detail oriented, and are comfortable working to deadlines.
• You can work well both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. A working knowledge of Oracle Financial System, Power Plan and PeopleSoft would be considered an asset.
• You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing and ensuring compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. You will be accountable for environmental performance as it relates to the environmental management system processes and initiatives.

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 December 25th,2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• 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.

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.

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.