Job Description

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Generation Fuels Finance
Location: Halifax, NS - Hybrid
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Closing Date: December 17, 2023
Reference Number: 12086 At Nova Scotia Power, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x94for 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x94at 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 December 17, 2023 and tell us what excites you about this role. We are currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Power Generation Fuels Finance team in a permanent position. Reporting to the Manager, Fuels Accounting & Reporting, you will be responsible for the accounting and administration of NS Power\xe2\x80\x99s fuels transactions, the associated inventory and trading software(s) and the processing of fuel payments to vendors. You will maintain a positive relationship with our operations team and external vendors to ensure fuel transactions are captured and reported correctly. As Senior Financial Analyst you will:

• Report renewable energy, natural gas and energy transactions.
• Derivative report for fuel hedging.
• Support the team in fuels reporting including supervising and training team members.
• Support external reporting requirements with NS Power, including coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Work within the Fuels-Finance group as a bridge between the Operations and Finance to ensure transactions are properly reported for inclusion within financial processes.
• Play a key role in the preparation of regulatory applications to the Utility and Review Board.
• Provide supporting detail on Fuel and Purchased Power Costs including the FAM.
• Support the month-end and quarter-end accounting close processes.
• Respond to information requests.
• Be responsible for communicating key financial information to various levels of the organization, including senior management.

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:

• Hold a degree in Business or Commerce and have 4-5 years of experience in a related role.
• Ideally you will possess a CPA designation. A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
• You are a proven team player with the ability to interact and work with people from a variety of backgrounds and at different levels within the organization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in financial analysis are required.
• You must possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, be detail orientated and able to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• You have the willingness to challenge the status quo and are dedicated to identifying continuous improvement opportunities and new efficiencies.
• The successful candidate is proficient in the MS Office Suite of software and has experience with financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort in creating and analyzing detailed spreadsheets is required.
• Knowledge of Oracle would be an asset.

At Nova Scotia Power, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and provide career development for employees. The successful individual in this role will take ownership and act with integrity, builds strong, collaborative relationships and think strategically & exercise sound judgement. Why join our team?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 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, 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\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team - so if your experience is close to what we\xe2\x80\x99ve listed above, please consider applying. If you don\xe2\x80\x99t quite see yourself in this role but want to join our team, please set up a Job Alert to learn about future opportunities!