Financial Analyst

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.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and supporting the development of annual budgets and forecasts. They also partner with business leaders to review financial results and contribute to process improvements for reporting accuracy.

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus in Accounting and three to five years of experience in an accounting or financial analysis role. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills are required for this position.

• Internal growth and promotion opportunities • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Comprehensive health benefits • Comprehensive dental benefits • Company pension plan • Employee discounts

• Time managementPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• AccountingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial reporting
• Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Variance analysis
• Financial analysis
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Spreadsheet skills
• Account reconciliation
• Critical-thinking
• Problem-solving
• Time management
• Data analysis
• Communication
• Process improvement
• Account Reconciliation
• Ad Hoc Analysis
• Business Success
• Continuous Development
• Operational Performance Management
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Curiosity
• Variance Analysis
• Planning
• Reconciliation
• Telecommunications
• Financial Forecasting
• Decision Making
• Corporate Services
• Critical Thinking
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Problem Solving
• Operating Expense
• Proactivity
• Time Management
• Process Improvement
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Management & Leadership
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week