Senior Financial Analyst (Program Admin Officer 4)

About Us

At the Nova Scotia Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we provide financial leadership, analysis, and policy support that helps strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province's financial affairs, we deliver a broad range of corporate fiscal and management services.

Our eight Financial Advisory Services (FAS) units work directly with departments, Crown corporations, and other public service entities, providing support in budgeting, forecasting, and program-related financial advice. We are continuously seeking new and innovative ways to improve how we plan, manage, budget, and invest

About Our Opportunity

As the Program Administration Officer 4 (Senior Financial Advisor),you will serve as the primary day-to-day contact on all financial accountability matters for delivery of government programs and externally funded agencies, within a government department. As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for providing sound and timely financial advice.


This competition may be used to fill multiple Permanent, Term, Temporary and Casual Senior Financial Analyst opportunities over the next several months.


As the Senior Financial Advisor, you will report to the Director, Financial Advisory Services.

Primary Accountabilities

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have a bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce with a major in accounting with six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. You also possess knowledge of PSA and other relevant CPA standards and requirements.

You possess the ability to critically analyze and cost programs, forecast operations, examine financial statements, counsel clients on finances, accounting, and reporting, in the context of generally accepted accounting principles, legislation and policy. Experience in program evaluation and the development of systems, procedures, and policies with respect to financial accountability is necessary. You possess effective communication skills and the competency to build and maintain successful relationships with senior management and both internal and external stakeholders.

While not required it is considered an asset if you possess:

•      A Canadian CPA accounting designation or enrolment in a recognized accounting program
•      Knowledge and experience using SAP/S4HANA or a similar ERP system
•      Knowledge and experience in the delivery of a broad spectrum of financial services to a varied client group
•      Knowledge and experience in the performance of auditing procedures
  
  

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

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
• A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.