The Department of Financial Services at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Senior Financial Analyst.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Control, the Senior Financial Analyst’s principal responsibilities are to assist with the annual budget preparation, to perform various forms of financial analysis and to assist in the budget and projections monitoring process. More specifically the position responsibilities will be to:

- Perform detailed salary analysis in order to monitor budget results and prepare financial projections.
- Assist with the preparations of the annual budget and other materials required for the University Budget Advisory Committee.
- Assist in the analysis required for the annual external audit (preparing working papers per CCPA regulations).
- Meet with departments to review budget requests or address department issues (new programs, restructuring, need costs).
- Provide backup for other positions within Financial Services and the Payroll Office as needed.
- Assist in financial reporting required for the Province of NS, CAUBO, Statistics Canada, etc.
- Prepare ongoing cash flow analysis to support cash management and investment, and prepare regular financial enrolment reports and analysis.




- Perform capital project accounting and reporting including preparation of financial reports for the Finance Committee and Board of Governors

About You

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce with a major in Accounting and have a minimum of five years’ experience in a senior financial analyst role or equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Possessing a professional CPA designation or enrolment in a professional designation is considered an asset. Effective communication and inter-personal skills are essential. A high level of attention to detail and efficient time management and priority setting skills are also prerequisites for this position. Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in Excel and use of technology to conduct financial analysis in the most efficient manner. Experience in using business enterprise systems for finance is required. Supporting all of these skills is a strong commitment to excellent customer service.

Pay: From $62,452.00 per year

Advantages:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Mount Saint Vincent University
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality