Analyst, Financial

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Capital Accounting

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time

Closing Date: July 2nd, 2026

Note: This is a term position with an expected end date of December 2028.

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 temporary 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.

As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• 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

You will be responsible for your own personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

• A university degree in Finance or Accounting with a minimum of two years of related experience, and a desire to pursue an accounting designation (CPA)
• Experience with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel and be comfortable creating and analyzing spreadsheets
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion and Powerplan financial reporting systems would be considered an asset
• 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
• As the successful candidate you also possess solid business acumen with a strong customer focus and are innovative, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
• A related combination of experience and education will be considered

The company actively supports the personal and professional developments of its employees and are pleased to support you should you be working towards completing the CPA program.

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 July 2nd, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with one flexible remote workday.
• 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 plan 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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity or if you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the application process, please email [email protected]