Financial Advisor

The Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health insurance

Dental and Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Vacation

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia seeks a Financial Advisor to coordinate budgets, forecasts and corporate financial management across divisions. You will provide accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and funding administration with professional judgement and policy guidance.

You will work as an individual contributor, coordinating inputs across internal areas and delivering evidence-based recommendations to senior leaders while ensuring compliance with government requirements and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline; equivalent combination considered.
• Experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience with reconciliations, general ledger and audit support.
• Funding administration, claims or cost-sharing arrangements.
• Development or improvement of financial processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual budgets, monthly forecasts and multi-year financial projections across divisions.
• Review assumptions, analyze variances and expenditures, identify pressures and cross-divisional impacts.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end deliverables including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage funding agreements, claims, cost-sharing and funding requests with supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance on financial controls and reporting improvements.

Skills

Accounting & financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Account reconciliations

General ledger review

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Advanced spreadsheets

Financial reporting tools

Job description

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Closing Date:24-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Link Nova Scotia supports the delivery of safe, reliable and accountable transportation services in Nova Scotia. Our Financial Services team provides corporate and divisional financial management, analysis, reporting and advice to support sound decisions and effective stewardship of public resources.

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Financial Services, the Financial Advisor coordinates and delivers financial advisory services across divisions and supports corporate-wide financial management for Link Nova Scotia. You will provide accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, reconciliation, funding administration and strategic financial advice to divisional leaders and corporate management.

As an individual contributor, you will exercise independent professional judgement within established policies and delegated responsibilities. You will provide technical guidance and coordinate financial inputs across internal areas.

Primary Accountabilities

• Lead the coordination of annual budgets, monthly forecasts and multi-year financial projections for divisions, and support consolidation into the corporate financial plan.
• Review and challenge assumptions, analyze variances and expenditure trends, identify emerging pressures and cross-divisional impacts, and recommend adjustments for management consideration.
• Coordinate assigned month-end and year-end deliverables, including reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, general ledger review, journal entries, working papers and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate financial administration and reporting for funding agreements, claims, recoveries, cost-sharing arrangements and funding requests, including validation of eligibility and supporting documentation.
• Provide financial oversight and analysis for operating and capital expenditures, project funding, commitments and transportation-related initiatives against approved budgets, plans and agreements.
• Prepare evidence-based advice and recommendations on expenditure trends, funding utilization, resource requirements, risks, opportunities and operational or strategic decisions.
• Coordinate assigned financial reporting and audit requirements and respond to requests from internal areas and auditors with complete, accurate and well-supported information.
• Provide technical guidance and training on accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, reconciliations, funding administration and financial controls.
• Develop and recommend improvements to accounting, budgeting, reporting and internal-control procedures, and coordinate implementation of approved changes.

Qualifications and Experience

You have a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, plus significant related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Your experience includes several of the following areas:

• Accounting and financial reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Account reconciliations and general ledger review
• Audit support and preparation of working papers
• Funding administration, claims or cost-sharing arrangements
• Development or improvement of financial processes and internal controls

You demonstrate strong analytical ability, solid professional judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines. You can integrate information from multiple sources, explain complex financial matters clearly, build effective working relationships and provide practical recommendations supported by documented analysis.

Assets

• Experience in a public-sector, Crown corporation, grant-funded, capital-project or complex funding environment.
• A professional accounting designation, or progress toward a designation.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, advanced spreadsheets and financial reporting tools.
• Experience interpreting public-sector accounting standards, government requirements or funding agreements.

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 clearly demonstrate how their combination of education, training and experience meets the requirements of the position in their application.

Based on the employment status, 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 .

Working Conditions

This position works primarily in an office environment and involves extended periods of computer use, data analysis, report preparation and document review. The role requires sustained concentration, a high degree of accuracy and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Occasional additional hours may be required during budget, year-end, audit or other peak reporting periods.

Additional Information

The appointment may be subject to reference checks, security screening and any assignment-specific requirements.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization, influence consistent financial practices across divisions and help strengthen financial reporting, internal controls and audit readiness. Compensation, benefits, pension eligibility, vacation and other terms will be confirmed through the approved classification and staffing process.

Pay Grade:EC 09

Salary Range:$2,952.07- $3,690.12Bi-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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons 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.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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. Where required, candidates must provide proof that they are legally entitled to work in Canada. 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] .