Business Analyst
One (1) Regular Position
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Competition # E21659-2025

At NB Power we are a team, committed to offering the best customer experience, ensuring energy security, and accelerating a sustainable clean energy transition. Why? Because we're New Brunswickers too, we care about our customers and future generations, and today we are actively looking for a new member to join us.
The Operations Finance team ensures the accuracy and integrity of internal capital financial reporting for the Operations Group, including the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly financial forecasts, and monthly operational cost reports, while collaborating across the organization to meet accounting and cost control requirements and continuously seeking process improvements and efficiencies.

The Business Analyst is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and value-added management reporting to enhance operational performance at both the department and senior management levels, while also participating in month-end closing and financial reporting, including the preparation of monthly accruals and variance analysis, coordinating budgets and forecasts, and identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Key functions include:

• Oversee the financial performance of assigned areas by monitoring, analyzing, reporting, and conducting meetings. Provide strategic recommendations to enhance cost efficiencies. Support the budgeting and forecasting process by coordinating the preparation of annual and quarterly capital budgets/forecasts, ensuring that all supporting documentation is clear, concise, and comprehensive
• Prepare and post month-end accruals and journal entries and generate monthly variance analysis reports to support Customer Service and Transmission capital projects and programs
• Contribute to the optimization of operational processes by identifying opportunities for significant improvements, conducting in-depth analysis, and recommending process enhancements Develop measurement systems and perform audits to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and, when required, assume supervisory responsibilities in an acting or relief capacity
• Assist in the general rate application process by compiling capital-related documentation and conducting financial analysis to support evidence preparation and interrogatory responses

Our ideal teammate will have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Commerce
• Five years of related experience, two years of which should be in financial reporting and/or financial planning, including analysis and explanation of results
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement
• Intermediate proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP System
• Experience with BPC budgeting software or an equivalent software
• Completion or current enrollment in CPA program would be considered an asset

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be modified.

An Eligibility List generated from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level within a period of up to 12 months.

Could you be our next team member? Apply today!

We care for our team, and as a member you will have access to:

• Health & Dental plans that provide flexible options to meet your needs
• Health Spending Account, allowing for further flexibility
• New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan, offering retirement financial security
• Wellness options, including our Employee Family Assistance Program
• Benefits that allow for financial protection in the event it is needed
• Various options for paid or unpaid leaves
• Career development and growth throughout the organization
• Competitive wages

Please ensure a resume and a copy of your degree/diploma/certificate are attached to your online application.

NB Power will accept foreign credentials as long as they are considered acceptable by a recognized Canadian educational institution. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate. For more information, you may refer to the Canadian Information Centre of International Credentials

In order to be considered for this employment opportunity you must be eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that only applications submitted through the NB Power website will be considered, as the showing of our postings on various websites may not have been requested or approved.

For questions concerning this job opening please contact Adedoyin Tope-Daramola, at [email protected].

Closing date: 11:59 p.m. AST, March 4, 2025

NB Power is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.