Capital Financial Analyst - Financial Services Officer 3

Competition # : 44548

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 29-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

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.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.

About Our Opportunity

As the Capital Financial Analyst, you will provide financial advice and expertise related to the Capital Infrastructure Program for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

In this role you will report to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services.

Primary Accountabilities

Some of the key responsibilities of the role will include:

1. Providing analysis and assistance to senior management, Finance and Treasury Board, Department of Public Works, and Regional Centres for Education/Conseil scolaire acadien provincal on all financial matters related to capital spending.
2. Managing the capital approvals and commitments in accordance with Finance and Treasury Board, Government Accounting, and audit requirements.
3. Facilitating and preparing Tangible Capital Asset (TCA) budget submissions and developing amortization schedules.
4. Providing financial analysis and reporting required for monthly and year-end processes such as the Minister's Briefing Book and Year-End Audit Binder.
5. Representing the Department relative to capital finance matters, serving as the primary day-to-day contact on financial matters that support the Capital Infrastructure Program.
6. Building, developing, and maintaining a portfolio of TCA projects within both SAP and capital projects solutions (CPS) for reporting and monitoring purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have 3 years of post-secondary accounting training along with 6 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.

As the ideal candidate, you have previous experience with financial control, budget preparation and monitoring, and preparation and presentation of financial proposals. You are guided by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).

You possess an understanding of administrative and finance systems including budgeting and account processes and accounting systems. You understand the complexities of capital construction expenditures.

You are proficient with Microsoft suite of services (and Excel in particular). You have exceptional time management skills with a strong attention to detail to provide timely and accurate financial information while managing multiple projects and priorities. You also have strong communication and relationship-building skills to maintain contacts with various stakeholders both internal and external to government. You are a self-starter and able to effectively work independently.

Knowledge and understanding of the SAP asset module and Capital Project Solutions (CPS), including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) elements would be considered an asset for this position.

Equivalency

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.

Countless career paths.

Pay Grade:

TE 24

Salary Range:

$2,370.01 - $2,791.38 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.