Financial Analyst

Colonial Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Eastlink is seeking a Financial Analyst in Halifax to support financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting efforts. This full-time position requires strong analytical skills and experience in financial analysis.

Your role will involve preparing reports, supporting budget development, and analyzing financial performance. The company prioritizes a collaborative environment and offers great benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and opportunities for promotion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgets and long-range financial projections.
• Partner with leaders to review financial results.
• Analyze performance, investigate variances and trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Analyst

Work Location: 6080 Young Street, Halifax, NS (On-site, 5 days per week)
Department: Finance & Corporate Services
Reports To: Accounting Manager

Employment Status: Full time, 40 hours per week

At Eastlink, Financial Analysts are driven by curiosity, accuracy, and the opportunity to help the business make informed decisions. By analyzing financial results, identifying trends, and providing meaningful insights, they play an important role in supporting operational performance and business success.

In this role, you'll support a variety of operating departments by providing financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis. Working closely with Accounting and business partners, you'll help ensure financial information is accurate, actionable, and supports effective decision-making.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Financial Analyst, you'll help provide the financial insights that support planning and performance across the organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and commentary on departmental operating expenses.

• Supporting the development of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial projections.

• Partnering with business leaders to review financial results and forecast assumptions.

• Preparing expense allocations, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Analyzing financial performance, investigating variances, and identifying trends and opportunities.

• Providing reporting and ad hoc analysis to support business and operational decisions.

• Contributing to process improvements that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and understanding the story behind the financial results. You'll succeed in this role if you:

• Have strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.

• Are detail-oriented and enjoy digging into data to understand variances and trends.

• Can manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

• Communicate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams.

• Take initiative and look for opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

• Are committed to continuous learning and expanding your business knowledge.

You’ll Also Bring

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus in Accounting.

• Three to five years of experience in an accounting or financial analysis role.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong spreadsheet skills.

• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and account reconciliations.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Enrollment in a professional accounting designation program is considered an asset.

• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing to a positive team environment.

About Eastlink

Eastlink is proudly family-owned and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After more than 50 years, we’ve grown from a small-town startup into one of Canada’s Best Managed companies without losing our entrepreneurial edge. We move fast. We try new things. We care about doing right by our customers, and we’re not afraid to take a different approach to make that happen.

Why Work with Us

We could say we’re not your typical telecom, but what makes us different is how we operate day to day. At Eastlink, we’re a tight-knit team all working toward common goals. We’re big enough to do meaningful work, but small enough that you can actually make your mark. You won’t get stuck waiting for layers of approval or years of tenure to make an impact! We believe in getting involved, speaking up, and figuring things out together. We’re always listening, learning, and adapting because our customers (and our people) expect us to. And just like we invest in our network, we invest in you, with intention and for the long run.

When you join Eastlink, you'll enjoy:

• Opportunities for internal growth and promotion

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits

• Company pension plan with employer contributions

• Employee discounts on Eastlink products and services

We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 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. Need an accommodation during the hiring process? We encourage you to reach out and let us know how we can support your participation.