Manager, Financial Planning

Halifax, NS
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

The Opportunity:Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, FinanceLocation:1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NSType of Employment: Regular, Full TimeClosing Date: April 20, 2026We are looking for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis you will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models for forecasting and budgeting. You will provide financial and business services support to key business units within the operations group. Key elements of this role include::

Develop and prepare the annual budget, quarterly forecast and long-term forecasting processes.
Develop an understanding of critical business performance drivers and risk factors and provided financial analysis and reporting to effectively monitor performance and risks.
Monitoring and reporting on business performance against budget/forecast.
Identify trends, analyze causes of variances, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams across the organization.
Development and review of actual financial results against the annual plan and assisting providing updated financial forecasts.
Assists / leads the development of information required to support regulatory requests, and information required by Stakeholders of Business Units.
Supports the General Rate Application and hearing process, including preparation of the filing, and responding to stakeholder requests.
Supports the business in the adherence to Accounting Policy and associated internal control frameworks.
Provides ongoing strategic business and financial support to the operational managers of business units.
Supports the on-going development of an inclusive culture within Finance and across NS Power.

These skills will make you successful::To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

Have a bachelor’s degree in business management, accounting, finance, or related field.
Have a professional accounting designation (CPA).
Have a minimum of 5 years of related experience in financial planning and analysis of at least 3 years focused experience on public company disclosure and planning requirements.
Experience in a regulated utility will be considered an asset.
Excellent planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
In depth knowledge of accounting practices and principles and effective internal control concepts and their application.
Excellent financial leadership, relationship management, team building, conflict management, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze investment opportunities, assess business and operational implications, and develop strategic business options to maximize results and accomplish business objectives.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and 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.Learn more about our culture and values: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 April 20,2026 and let us know why this role is right for you. The perks of joining our team? We offer::

Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
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 Emera:As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of , and . 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. Recruitment & Promotion Policy:The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the . 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.

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