Job Title: Business Analyst
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Transmission General Admin
Location: Point Tupper, NS, Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: May 30,2023
Reference Number: 11324

At Nova Scotia Power, we’re committed to providing safe, reliable electricity so that our customers and communities can thrive. We work across the province, from Yarmouth to Wreck Cove, to prevent power outages and to strengthen our electrical system—for today, and for the future.

As a subsidiary of Emera Inc, we provide 95% of the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power to approximately 540,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our company is focused on new technologies to enhance customer service and reliability, reduce emissions, and add renewable energy.

We are proud to live and work in Nova Scotia. It’s why we work to understand how we can give back meaningfully, support local organizations and work collaboratively to enhance the communities we call home.

We believe that every unique perspective should be valued and that everyone should have a sense of safety and belonging—at work, and in our communities. Leveraging the thoughts of a diverse workforce helps us to be innovative and provide the best service to our customers.

If working in an environment focused on innovation, safety and putting customers and community first inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 30 ,2023 and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a Business Analyst to join our Power Generation Finance team supporting the Point Tupper Generating Station in Port Hawkesbury, NS, in a Permanent position. As the Business Analyst you will be responsible for monitoring the financial performance of the plant and for providing reliable and timely information and analysis to the Senior Manager, Operations Finance and Senior Plant Manager to guide them in the decision-making process.

As Business Analyst you will:

• Work with business leaders to prepare budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Track and monitor all plant operating expenses to budget/forecast.
• Provide accounting for the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing process.
• Provide detailed variance analyses.
• Provide oversight & accounting support to administrative staff at the plant to ensure invoices are paid and requisitions are processed timely.
• Timely completion of monthly reconciliations
• Provide accounting and system support to the Capital Project team.
• Assist the Plant Management Team 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.
• Assist other locations with reporting and financial functions.
• Preparing routine and ad hoc analysis, reports and special project responsibilities as assigned

What skills will make you successful?

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 degree in Finance or Accounting, and an accounting designation (CPA). Applicants with other combinations of relevant training and experience will be considered.
• You also have a minimum of five years of experience in a related role.
• You have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel and are comfortable using accounting software.
• A working knowledge of Oracle Financial System, Power Plan and PeopleSoft would be considered an asset.
• 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 details-oriented, and are comfortable working to deadlines.
• You can work well both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.

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 Nova Scotia Power, our employees are our greatest strength. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. We expect members of our leadership team to implement safety, health, and environmental standards. The successful incumbent will be one who takes ownership and acts with integrity, drives operation excellence for customers and builds strong collaborative relationships with others.

Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 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, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera: At Emera we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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. Emera supports candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs.

Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.

As part of our commitment to health and safety, we continue to closely monitor and adjust our pandemic response as needed based on public health guidance, current epidemiology, and considerations regarding business continuity. At this time the Emera Vaccine Policy, which outlines the requirement for all Nova Scotia Power employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide corresponding proof, has been suspended. This policy may be reinstated in the future, either in full or in part, at the discretion of the Company, and employees will be required to demonstrate compliance. Any non-compliance could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Finally, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don’t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a Job Alert to learn about future opportunities!