Senior Analyst, Financial Modelling and Analytics

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Halifax is seeking a Senior Analyst for Financial Modelling and Analytics. The role involves transforming financial data into actionable insights and collaborating with various teams on financial projects. Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in finance or related fields and have experience in financial analysis and business intelligence. The position supports a hybrid work model, balancing in-person and remote work.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial analysis, business intelligence, or budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI (DAX, Power Query and data modelling).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and project teams to define data and reporting requirements.
• Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to extract insights.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to align financial data initiatives.

Skills

Power BI

Financial analysis

Business intelligence

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Dalhousie Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information to ensure the effective stewardship of University assets to the benefit of students and scholarly activities. Financial Services is a core service unit of the University, providing services in areas of financial accounting, budgeting, procurement, payroll, cash management, and financial systems and policies. Reporting to the Senior Director, Budgets and Financial Analysis, the Senior Analyst, Financial Modelling and Analytics will transform financial data into actionable insights that support strategic planning, operational efficiency and fiscal accountability across the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and project teams to define data and reporting requirements for projects, operational and strategic initiatives.
• Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to extract insights from complex financial data sets.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to align financial data initiatives with institutional goals.
• Clearly communicate methodologies and decision logic behind models to promote transparency.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with team members to enhance financial services capabilities through automation and process efficiency.
• Train financial services colleagues on Power BI and other analytic tools and promote data literacy across the university.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business analytics or related field with five years of experience in financial analysis, business intelligence, or budgeting (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Advanced proficiency in power BI (DAX, Power Query and data modelling).
• Ability to utilize initiative an independent judgment in a complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written slash verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and creative problem solving abilities.
• Experience working in a complex environment with large and complex data sets.

Assets

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Banner, Workday, Oracle.
• Experience with Python, SQL, Excel, and other data tools.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s and competencies, in particular :

• Respect & Inclusion
• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Relationship Building
• Resource & Process Management
• Change & Innovation

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black / African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above.