Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Services Officer 3)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget, as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

About Our Opportunity

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of financial support services including high level and complex financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, year end and financial consulting for the client department, Offices, and external agencies funded by the client department.

As Senior Financial Analyst, you will report to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services.

Primary Accountabilities

• Responsible for the financial administration, management, and coordination of existing programs delivered by the client department and Offices.
• Provides direction and support on matters relating to the interpretation of financial policy, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and Public Sector Accounting Board Standards (PSAB).
• Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely financial information as needed, including annual budgets, year-end and reporting requirements, monthly forecasts, and other financial planning advice and analysis.
• Leads special projects and interdepartmental committees with other departmental staff, client agencies, and outside consultants as required.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have High School completion with 3 years post-secondary professional accounting training with six years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or enrollment in a CPA program will be considered an asset.

Knowledge and experience of the corporate financial management system (SAP) or similar applications are considered assets.

You are detail-oriented, decisive, and guided by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and PSAB standards while applying an innovative approach to your work. You are proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. You possess strong analytical, communication (verbal and written), partnering and relationship-building skills, and intercultural and diversity proficiency. You have strong time management skills and can prioritize work and resources to meet strict deadlines.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

An undergraduate degree in commerce or a related discipline with five years of related experience.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Numerous Career Paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules