Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

Service New Brunswick

Senior Financial Analyst

Pay Band 5

12144 (R85 2024/25-469)

Open Competition

1 year contract (with possibility of extension)

Fredericton

Service New Brunswick is seeking an individual to join the Financial Services Branch as a Financial Analyst in Fredericton.

As a member of the Financial Services team, you will be the primary contact for assigned divisions in the organization. Your role will be to provide top financial support, while working within a collaborative team-based environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes by collaborating with budget owners within assigned divisions
• Monitoring forecasts, analyzing variances, and recommending actions to maintain budgetary controls
• Maintaining up-to-date salary and benefits data for use in budget and forecast preparation
• Building relationships and establishing trust with the assigned divisions to provide high client service and financial support
• Participating as member of the financial analyst team by contributing to team problem solving, information sharing, improving processes, and learning
• Performing reconciliations of key transactions and systems to monitor internal processes and meet audit requirements
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Please ensure that you indicate the competition number 12144 (R85 2024/25-469) when applying.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A university degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.

Subject to the response to this competition, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered, or the required years of experience may be increased.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• Enrollment in the CPA Program
• Previous experience in a financial setting within Government
• Experience with Fusion ERP System

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional travel throughout the province may be required.
• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Results Orientation
• Presentation Skills

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principles
• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Ability to use Office Technology, Software and Applications.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $63,700 - $88,972 annually – Pay Band 5 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal by using the "Apply Online" button, to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please ensure your application is complete by September 29, 2024 and indicate competition number 12144 (R85 2024/25-469).

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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