Senior Financial Analyst
Designated office:
Eastlink
6080 Young Street
Halifax, NS
This position is:
On-site - working all 5 days per week in the Office
Eastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.
We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.
As a key member of the accounting team, the Financial Analyst is responsible for reporting of various Opex departments. Key functions of this position include preparation of monthly financial reports and variance analysis, account reconciliations, preparation of forecasts and budgets, process improvement and general support to the accounting and operations teams as required.
Key responsibilities:
Prepare month-end close for operating expenses, review costs center expenses for anomalies, re-class and accrue costs where applicable and prepare commentary on budget versus actuals and prior month variances.
Coordinate, prepare and present financial reports, including month end variance analysis, budgets and forecasts for senior management.
Coordinate the consolidation of month end report packages for department leaders and senior management with junior staff members.
Meet independently with department leaders to review month end results and acquire information in preparation to revise 18-month forecasts.
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, creating financial models, and developing forecasts to support department leaders’ strategic decision-making.
Mentor and assist in developing junior staff members.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce Degree focused in Accounting.
3 - 5 years of experience in an accounting environment
Enrollment in a professional accounting designation program is considered an asset.
Ability to complete detailed analysis while following established policies & procedures.
Fluency in spreadsheet applications; advanced proficiency with Excel is required.
Must be driven to consistently meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
Effective problem-solving skills including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
Detail oriented; willing to dig into the details and ask probing questions.
Must be flexible and have a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Desire for continuous learning; eager to understand other areas of the business (i.e. operational aspects).
Ability to express ideas clearly and understand the need for teamwork.
Participate in and support a positive work environment.
Why Choose Eastlink?
Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.
Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here!
