Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Services Officer 3)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government department in Halifax is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to oversee financial advisory services and ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements. Candidates should have at least three years of professional accounting training and strong skills in financial analysis and Excel. This is a term position ending approximately February 19, 2027, offering various benefits including a defined benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Vacation

Employee and Family Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Completion of three years of post-secondary professional accounting training.
• Six years of related experience or an acceptable equivalent combination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations of financial advisory services.
• Manage monthly and annual accounting procedures.
• Provide advice on accounting and audit procedures.
• Deliver client and staff training on financial processes.
• Monitor compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting procedures

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Three years of post-secondary professional accounting training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Salary Analysis System (SAS)

Job description

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis, and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services—including the preparation of the provincial budget—and ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget, and invest.

About Our Opportunity

As the Senior Financial Analyst, you will be accountable for a wide and varied range of financial support services across all divisions of the client department. You will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial information to meet budget, forecast, financial reporting requirements, and client needs, as well as providing budget assistance, financial advice, and analysis. You may lead and manage Financial Advisory Services staff in delivering these functions. A sound working knowledge of accounting, procurement, finance, and departmental procedures and policies is essential.

You will report to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services.

Primary Accountabilities

1. Perform and/or coordinate the day-to-day operations of financial advisory services, including forecasting and the annual budget process.
2. Manage monthly and annual accounting procedures and the annual audit process.
3. Provide advice and recommendations to directors, managers, and program managers on accounting, audit procedures, financial policies, and government financial reporting systems.
4. Provide client and staff training.
5. Monitor and evaluate financial processes and transactions for compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) standards and government policies.
6. Ensure that client departments' financial information processing and reporting are accurate and timely, and that service standards are met.

About You

• You have completed three (3) years of post-secondary professional accounting training, plus six (6) years of related experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of training and experience.
• You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. You are self-motivated, confident, and capable of performing under pressure. You can work independently and as part of a team. You possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, particularly in explaining financial results to non-financial staff. Strong time management skills and attention to detail are essential for providing accurate financial information while managing multiple projects.
• Proficiency with the corporate financial management system (SAP) and Salary Analysis System (SAS) is an asset but not required.
• Qualifications and competencies will be assessed through tools such as written exams, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such in their application.

Benefits

Based on employment status and union agreements, the Government of Nova Scotia offers benefits including a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, vacation, and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For details, see Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

This is a TERM employment opportunity ending approximately February 19, 2027. The appointment status ('term', 'temporary', or 'casual') depends on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• Career development with guidance, resources, and ongoing training at every career stage.
• An engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, connected, and aligned with forward-thinking policies.
• Numerous career paths.
• Flexible department-specific working schedules.

Pay Grade: TE 24 Salary Range: $2,;- $2,; Bi-Weekly