Senior Finance Analyst

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Nunavut in Iqaluit is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to support the Nunavut Housing Corporation's financial management and planning.

You will provide independent analysis, help with budgeting, and ensure accuracy of financial systems, reports, and year-end processes.

Qualifications

• A degree in business, accounting, or finance with relevant work experience.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of government budgeting and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent financial analysis, advice, and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage utility accounts, reconciliations, payments, and invoice controls.
• Prepare cost analyses and financial reports to support annual budgeting.
• Develop “what-if” analyses for long-term housing plans and financing options.
• Monitor financial systems, controls, and reporting for accuracy.
• Provide financial guidance and training to staff and support year-end activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Policy analysis

Budgeting

Education

Degree in business or finance

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.
Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities.
Do you have the financial expertise, analytical skills, and sound judgment to help guide financial decisions and support positive housing outcomes for Nunavummiut? Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services, the Senior Finance Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Nunavut Housing Corporation’s financial management and planning. You will provide independent financial analysis, advice, and recommendations to senior management; help ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial systems and reporting; and contribute to effective planning, budgeting, and oversight in support of NHC’s mandate and Business Plan.
The Main Responsibilities Include

• Provide independent financial analysis, advice, and recommendations to NHC senior management.
• Manage utility accounts, reconciliations, payments, and invoice controls.
• Prepare cost analyses and financial reports to support annual budgeting.
• Develop “what-if” analyses for long-term housing plans and financing options.
• Monitor financial systems, controls, and reporting for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide financial guidance and training to NHC staff and support year-end activities.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in business, accounting, finance or a related field with three (3) years of related work experience in accounting and/or financial analysis. A Chartered Professional Accountant designation is considered an asset. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.