Financial Analyst - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Financial Analyst:

FI2 Financial Analyst

Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Financial Accountability and Reporting, Early Learning and Child Care

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41633

Salary(s): FI2 $55, $66,120.00 per year

Closing Date:
November 19, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions throughout the Province and will remain in effect until exhausted.

The Department of Education & Early Childhood Learning is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of Financial Analyst (FI2) within the Financial Accountability and Reporting Branch of the Early Learning & Child Care Division.

The Financial Accountability and Reporting Branch designs, disburses,and ensures accountability for the operating and capital funding for Manitoba's early learning and child care system.

Provides financial management oversight for the division, including leadership of budgeting, forecasting and reporting to support informed and effective decision-making.

The branch develops and implements accountability mechanisms of evaluation, performance and reporting measures, including for the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreements.

The Branch supports the division in financial administration and contract management.

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Must be able to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Postsecondary education in the field of Finance, or other formal accounting training.
Experience performing accounting transactions including accounts payable, reconciliations, creating financial reports and/or maintaining financial records.
Well developed analytical skills and the ability to identify and solve problems
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate information to all levels of the team and organization.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write various documents and reports at a professional level.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work on several projects simultaneously in order to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently, using own discretion and demonstrating selfmotivation and initiative.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders such as government, nongovernment, industry, and resource users.
Experience working with SAP. Strong proficiency in similar accounting systems will be considered

Desired:

Experience in financial management including expenditures, preparation and monitoring of budgets and cashflows, analysis, problem solving and adhoc reporting.

Duties:

Reporting to the Financial Manager, the Financial Analyst is responsible for providing ongoing budgetary and financial assistance, critical analysis, and financial advice and support to the division's executive and program managers.

The Financial Analyst assists in providing financial information required for the division, including salaries, operating expenditures, external funding, and revenue estimates.

The incumbent also assists in providing financial information for the cash flow monitoring and reporting cycle for the division, as well as for the division's contribution to the department's Annual Report.

The Financial Analyst position undertakes detailed financial assignments of a financial nature including participating in the development and implementation of financial systems, assisting in preparing financial analyses and cost projections for new divisional initiatives, and special financial projects.