Corporate Financial Analyst

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government in Halifax is seeking a Corporate Financial Analyst. This role involves providing timely financial advice, preparing financial reports, and leading budgetary processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and several years of experience. Proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills are essential. The position offers competitive bi-weekly salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on career development and an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Vacation and Family Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Several years of progressive experience in financial management.
• Strong experience with financial analysis software.
• Knowledge of government financial services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting to support monitoring of expenses.
• Lead preparation of Estimates and Supplementary Detail book.
• Act as liaison with all departments for wage settlement analysis.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Proficiency in SAP

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Commerce

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

SAP

Statistical Analysis System (SAS)

Job description

Competition #: 47773

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 28-Jan-26 (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.

About Our Opportunity

As the Corporate Financial Analyst you will provide sound, timely financial advice to the Department of Finance and Treasury Board across a number of corporate responsibilities and support functions within Treasury Board Office.

The Financial Analyst will provide a critical support role in primary functions within the Treasury Board Office (TBO) including financial analysis, costing, budgetary preparation, forecast monitoring, public accounts preparation, and mitigation analysis for senior management that is key for Executive Council / Treasury Policy Board decision making. The Analyst leads government employee compensation provisioning functions, vacancy savings and mitigation analysis for key decisions for government fiscal planning. The role oversees and monitors the number of Full Time Equivalent (FTE)’s province-wide and wage settlement funding requirements critical to accurate fiscal planning. The position is also accountable for the year-end processes for the office and leads the coordination of the Supplementary Estimates Detail document for Budget.

You will develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management in the client departments, departmental managers with financial reporting responsibilities, and representatives of Finance and Treasury Board and the Office of the Auditor General.

As a Corporate Financial Analyst, you will report to the Executive Director, Treasury Board Office.

Please note

This is a repost of competition 46958 Corporate Financial Analyst (Manager Level Position) which closed on September 29, 2025. If you applied to this competition and nothing has changed to your education, skillset or knowledge then your application has already been reviewed and you do not need to reapply.

Responsibilities (Primary Accountabilities)

• Preparing financial reporting and analysis to support TBO in monitoring corporate departmental expenses for assessing forecasted annual expenditures compared to the fiscal budget and providing analysis for identifying cost mitigations as needed and frequently under very strict, time sensitive deadlines. This requires high fluency with the use of the Province’s Corporate Financial Management System (SAP), Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Summarizing, reporting, and reconciling the budgetary requests, including recoveries approved by TPB, ensuring approvals are appropriately reflected in the departments’ confidential target documents and subsequently, appropriations.
• Leading the preparation of the Estimates and Supplementary Detail book, accountable for the accuracy of the data and information ensuring it reconciles to appropriate reporting systems that is critical for Office of the Auditor General (OAG) requirements.
• Working in collaboration with the Lead Tangible Capital Asset Corporate Advisor to support the financial reporting of Tangible Capital Assets (TCA) and Capital Grants for all government departments.
• Acting as primary liaison with all departments for wage settlement analysis and review of wage claims submitted by departments for accuracy and appropriate funding transfers. Prepare the costing and financial analysis of union/non-union compensation for government.
• May provide limited assistance in staff assessments for Memorandums to Executive Council and/or Report and Recommendations to Government.
• Leading the coordination and preparation for final review of the consolidation impact for entities, crowns, agencies, and other special purpose funds have on the fiscal plan for budget preparation and forecast monitoring.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce plus several years of progressive experience in financial management. An acceptable combination of education and experience will be considered. A professional accounting designation (CPA) would be a asset, as would strong experience with SAP, and a proficiency with salary analysis software.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in the delivery of a broad spectrum of government financial services to a varied client groups.

Leadership Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Strategic Orientation, Innovativeness, Adaptability and Flexibility, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

Assessment Methods

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, 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. Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is in office, 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
• May be required to work overtime on occasion

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

Pay Grade: EC 12

Salary Range: $3,760.89 - $4,701.11 Bi-Weekly

The salary rates include an economic adjustment that has been approved. These rates are effective April 1, 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on March 5, 2026. Until then, the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the applicable policies.

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.

Accommodation Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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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 the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [e-mail].