cost financial analyst

The OpportunityCompany, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Capital Finance TeamType of Employment: Regular, Full-timeLocation: Halifax, Nova ScotiaClosing Date: August 13th, 2026We 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. Key elements of this role include:As a Cost Analyst you will be responsible forProving accounting for the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closes, which includes preparing required journal entries and analyzing project accrualsCreating capital project estimates and documentation to support Forecast and Budgeting cyclesPreparing detailed variance analysis for Capital Projects, comparing results to Budgets and Forecasts Preparing monthly reconciliationsPerforming projects tasks with overall quality, while being able to prioritize work to meet deadlinesAd-hoc projects and analysis, as required These skills will make you successful:To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:As the ideal candidate, you have a recognized Accounting/Business Certificate or degree, and a minimum of 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience You have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel and are comfortable using accounting softwareYou have strong organizational skills, communication skills, are detailed oriented, and are comfortable working to deadlinesCommitment 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 Learn more about our culture and valuesAt 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 August 13, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you. The perks of joining our team? We offer: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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at EmeraAs 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 candidate