Project Financial Analyst: Cash Flow & Forecasting

COVE; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive medical & dentalBenefits

Group RRSP matching

Maternity & parental leave top-up

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

COVE in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Project Financial Analyst to support financial reporting across programs, manage cash flow, forecasting, claims, and project invoicing while maintaining accurate records for management review.

The role collaborates with project managers and the Finance team in a hybrid work environment, focusing on budgeting, variance analysis, and compliance with funding requirements and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support across assigned projects and programs, with responsibility for cash flow management, forecasting, claims, financial reporting, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly funding claims, project invoices, reimbursement requests, and related reports, ensuring costs are eligible, properly supported, and submitted by required deadlines.
• Interpret funding agreements, monitor financial conditions and reporting obligations, and coordinate complete and accurate submissions to funders.
• Compile and validate budget-to-actual results, forecasts, variance explanations, and dashboard inputs for management reporting and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain project financial models, cash flow forecasts, and supporting analysis.
• Maintain accurate project financial records and spreadsheets covering budgets, expenditures, commitments, funding allocations, claims, invoices, and payments.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and identify discrepancies, trends, risks, and matters requiring management attention.
• Serve as a financial resource to project managers and other cross-functional teams, providing guidance on COVE policies, funding requirements, cost eligibility, financial reporting, and project-related inquiries.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, including reconciliations, working papers, schedules, management reporting, and external audit requirements.
• Provide additional financial support across projects and programs as priorities and operational requirements evolve.
• Ensure compliance with COVE’s policies and procedures, including human resources, safety, and operational standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVE’s programs and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow analysis

Project accounting

Independent work

Organization

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Post secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

COVE in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Project Financial Analyst to support financial reporting across programs, manage cash flow, forecasting, claims, and project invoicing while maintaining accurate records for management review.

The role collaborates with project managers and the Finance team in a hybrid work environment, focusing on budgeting, variance analysis, and compliance with funding requirements and internal controls.