Senior Financial Analyst

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 25-Jul-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. If you are detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills, we have an exciting opportunity for you to explore as a Senior Financial Analyst.

About Our Opportunity

The Senior Financial Analyst contributes to the fiscal sustainability of the Province of Nova Scotia by providing fiscal plan and forecast coordination services and support to the provincial corporate budgeting, fiscal planning, and forecasting processes.

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will support monitoring and analysis of provincial revenues and coordination of the Province's budget. You will provide financial analysis and policy advice on the financial implications of a broad range of topics arising from all departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, helping to ensure that the government's policy decisions are coordinated and fiscally responsible. You will contribute to the development of the provincial budget, forecasts, multiyear fiscal plan, and debt reduction plan through the timely coordination of budget and forecast-related data, including revenues, debt servicing costs, pension valuation analysis, net income from government business enterprises, and expenditure data from the Treasury Board Office.

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will report to the Director.

Primary Accountabilities

• Compile, analyze and report on provincial revenues throughout the year and during the development of the annual budget.
• Liaise with the Treasury Board Office during the budget process and during the development of multi-year fiscal plans to develop strong knowledge of corporate expenditure budget pressures and implications to the bottom line.
• Represent the Department of Finance and Treasury Board on various committees, forums, special studies, and projects as designated.
• Review, identify, and research various potential issues, from a risk management perspective, that are related to or may impact upon the budget, forecasts, or fiscal plan of the Province.
• Project management, including research, development of policies and procedures, documentation of processes, analysis of financial impacts, implementation plans, communication and education, and evaluation of results.
• Prepare Reports and Recommendations to Executive Council, Memorandum to Executive Council, briefing materials, and presentations on various topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have an undergraduate degree from a related field (Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics) with a minimum of 5 years related experience; or an equivalent such as a master's degree from a related field with 2 years of related experience. You have previous experience in financial management and/or policy analysis, development, and coordination.

You have a strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes in government or a large organization. You are familiar with government structure, legislation, regulation, and policy in a government environment. You possess strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, demonstrated leadership capability, and exceptional communication (written and verbal) and facilitation skills. You have solid technical knowledge with proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

While not required, it is considered an asset if you have a background in finance, economics, accounting, and taxation, as well as familiarity with issues related to fiscal planning, economic policy, financial sector policy, debt and debt management, and budget issues in Nova Scotia. A professional designation in accounting or finance would be an asset.

Equivalency

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

LEADS

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviours and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation.

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

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

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: EC 12

Salary Range: $3,687.15 - $4,608.93 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.

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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 [emailprotected].