Project Financial Analyst

COVE

Dartmouth, NS

COVE is a global technology partner advancing high-impact solutions from seabed to space. COVE transforms innovation into market-ready technologies through testing, commercialization support, market expertise and access to critical infrastructure. Leveraging its networks and mission-driven platform, COVE connects investors, innovators, industry, and the research community to drive cutting-edge capabilities for commercial and defence applications.

Based in Canada and operating internationally, COVE supports the full lifecycle of maritime and multi-domain technologies – from research and development to manufacturing, integration, and export – linking Canadian innovation to global markets. COVE has built a globally recognized innovation platform, with an ecosystem of more than 700 organizations spanning startups, multinational firms, researchers, Indigenous partners, and public sector collaborators.

Through its programs, facilities, and partnerships, COVE enables real-world testing and validation, strengthens supply chains, and accelerates technology adoption in complex operating environments. With strong connections across the North Atlantic, the United States, and the Arctic, and as part of international networks including NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), COVE plays a key role in advancing technologies that support economic growth, environmental sustainability, and global security.

As COVE experiences rapid expansion, it is actively seeking to expand its team to further bolster its transformational influence as a global technology partner in advancing high-impact solutions.



COVE recognizes that its journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of its team – a group of individuals who collaborate, innovate, and continually strive for excellence. Join COVE as it embarks on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement.

The Chance

The Project Financial Analyst supports financial reporting and analysis across COVE projects and programs, adapting to changing priorities and providing assistance where needed. The role is responsible for cash flow management, forecasting, claims preparation and tracking, project invoicing and reimbursement, dashboard inputs, and maintaining accurate supporting records for assigned projects. As part of the Finance team, the position works closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to provide timely, reliable financial information that supports management reporting and decision-making.

What You'll Do:

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, the Project Financial Analyst independently completes assigned financial responsibilities within established policies, procedures, and funding requirements. The position may be assigned primary responsibility for smaller or less complex projects and will also provide financial support across other projects and programs as required. The role works closely with project managers, the Finance team, and other cross-functional teams to obtain and interpret financial information,



resolve discrepancies, support project delivery, and respond to changing priorities.

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- Provide financial support across assigned projects and programs, with responsibility for cash flow management, forecasting, claims, financial reporting, and supporting documentation.

- Prepare monthly funding claims, project invoices, reimbursement requests, and related reports, ensuring costs are eligible, properly supported, and submitted by required deadlines.

- Interpret funding agreements, monitor financial conditions and reporting obligations, and coordinate complete and accurate submissions to funders.

- Compile and validate budget-to-actual results, forecasts, variance explanations, and dashboard inputs for management reporting and decision-making.

- Develop and maintain project financial models, cash flow forecasts, and supporting analysis.

- Maintain accurate project financial records and spreadsheets covering budgets, expenditures, commitments, funding allocations, claims, invoices, and payments.

- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and identify discrepancies, trends, risks, and matters requiring management attention.

- Serve as a financial resource to project managers and other cross-functional teams, providing guidance on COVE policies, funding requirements, cost eligibility, financial reporting, and project-related inquiries.

- Support month-end and year-end activities, including reconciliations, working papers, schedules, management reporting, and external audit requirements.

- Provide additional financial support across projects and programs as priorities and operational requirements evolve.

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📌 Project Financial Analyst (Canada)
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📍 Canada