Senior Financial Analyst - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Description
About the Opportunity
Under the direction of the Manager, Healthcare Financial Advisory Services, the Senior Financial Analyst will be assigned accountability for complex and strategic initiatives requiring coordination amongst project team members and engagement with leaders across NSH. The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to project team members and NSH leaders throughout the planning, construction and implementation of major capital infrastructure projects within the province. Responsibilities include developing multi-year financial proposals, preparing project forecasts, reporting and monitoring project expenditures, ensuring adherence to standard policies and processes, ad hoc requests, variance analysis, and preparing monthly financial reports. The Senior Financial Analyst provides proactive expertise and advice in conducting analysis and developing recommendations to support business decision making, improve performance, and reduce risks.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary business and/or accounting program required (Undergraduate degree required)
• Enrolment or completion of CPA designation considered an asset
• Minimum 5 years strong management and/or functional system experience and knowledge of budget, corporate reporting, general accounting, financial analytics.
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of finance and Payroll practices, government legislation
• Highly knowledgeable of SAP functionality for both Finance and Payroll processes. Highly knowledgeable of technical aspects of SAP and how they relate to or impact the business process.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships
• Strong analytical skills and strong conflict resolution skills
• Efficiently delegates issues to the team members
• Competencies in other languages an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Long assignment, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly
Beginning as soon as possible with an expected end date of March 28, (Approximately 4 Years)
*Dates are subject to change
Compensation and Incentives
$ $47.01 Hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.