Financial Analyst

Employment and Social Development Canada; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedNor, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, is seeking a bilingual Financial Analyst to join our Sudbury office. The role focuses on budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis to support sound financial management and regional economic initiatives.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or economics, and strong Excel skills. Occasional travel and overtime may be required under operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting and analysis.
• Knowledge of financial policy, controls, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and financial data interpretation.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Financial forecasting

Financial analysis

Financial policy

Accounts payable/receivable

Excel advanced (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Who can apply
Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

Work environment
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.

Why Choose FedNor?

• Work with a great team who supports each other.


• Be part of a small department with a big heart.


• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.


• A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health and dental insurance plans, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements.

The selected candidate will physically work in our Sudbury, ON office location at 19 Lisgar Street. In accordance with the current direction of the Treasury Board Secretariat, which may be amended at any time, FedNor has implemented a hybrid work model. Accordingly, employees in the Sudbury office are required to work on site a minimum of three (3) days per week, or the equivalent of 60% of their regular schedule.

Intent of the process
The intent of this process is to staff one Financial Analyst bilingual imperative BBB/BBB position on an indeterminate basis.

Positions to be filled
1

Important messages
The use of artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT or other AI writing assistants, is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in your application being screened out from further consideration.**Please note that your writing skills may be assessed throughout the application process.

Operational Requirements

• Willingness and able to work overtime as required.


• Willingness and ability to travel within Canada occasionally.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Education
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, or economics.

Experience Experience in at least one (1) of the following areas:

• Budgeting


• Financial reporting


• Financial forecasting


• Financial analysis, advice and recommendations


• Financial policy and controls


• Accounting (i.e. accounts payable, accounts receivable)


• Reviewing financial information and verifying accuracy and completeness


• Using Microsoft Excel advanced features (such as graphics, pivot tables, V look ups, etc.)

Abilities & Competencies

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and prioritize tasks;


• Ability to communicate effectively in writing;


• Ability to communicate effectively orally;


• Working Effectively with Others;


• Thinking Things Through;


• Showing Initiative.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

Asset Qualifications

• Experience in using the financial system SAP.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.