Senior Financial Analyst - Budget & Forecasting

Mount Saint Vincent University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Saint Vincent University is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support budget planning, financial analysis, and monitoring processes within the Department of Financial Services. The role reports to the Manager, Financial Planning & Control and involves detailed salary analysis, budget prep, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce (Accounting) with at least five years in a senior financial-analyst role; CPA designation is an

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with accounting emphasis required.
• Minimum five years in a senior financial analyst role.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual budget preparation and monitoring.
• Perform salary analysis to monitor budget results and projections.
• Prepare materials for the University Budget Advisory Committee.
• Assist in external audit preparations per regulations.
• Meet with departments to review budget requests.
• Provide backup for other Financial Services and Payroll staff.
• Contribute to financial reporting for provincial and CAUBO bodies.
• Prepare cash flow analyses and enrolment reports.
• Support capital project accounting and reporting to the Finance Committee.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce (Accounting)

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial analysis software

Job description

Mount Saint Vincent University is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support budget planning, financial analysis, and monitoring processes within the Department of Financial Services. The role reports to the Manager, Financial Planning & Control and involves detailed salary analysis, budget prep, and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce (Accounting) with at least five years in a senior financial-analyst role; CPA designation is an