At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide financial analysis and advice to support health services decisions.
- Company: Government of the Northwest Territories, committed to public service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, northern living allowance, pension plan, and health benefits.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in Yellowknife with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health services funding and management.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance or related field with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Department of Health and Social Services in Yellowknife. This role provides senior financial analysis and advice to support decisions across one of the GNWT's largest and most complex service systems. You will work with departmental leadership and Health and Social Services Authorities to assess financial performance, support resource allocation and help ensure public funding is managed effectively.
About the Role
The Senior Financial Analyst monitors and analyzes departmental and Authority budgets, forecasts and financial submissions and provides advice on financial planning, funding requirements and emerging risks. You will work closely with senior managers, Authority Directors of Finance and other GNWT partners, translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide detailed financial analysis, forecasts and recommendations to support departmental planning and decision-making.
- Analyze Health and Social Services Authority budgets, financial performance, variance reports and funding requirements.
- Prepare and review Financial Management Board submissions and supporting financial analysis.
- Monitor compliance with FMB direction, financial policies and other governing requirements.
- Maintain and provide advice on the territorial Health and Social Services chart of accounts in alignment with Canadian Institute for Health Information requirements.
- Develop financial models and costing analyses to support funding requests for new and renovated health and social services facilities.
Qualifications
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A bachelor's degree in a financial field combined with three years of related experience. Equivalencies may include: A post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, combined with four years of directly related experience; An undergraduate degree, successful completion of the CPA Professional Education Program Core Modules, current enrolment in the Elective Modules, and four years of directly related experience; or An undergraduate degree combined with a recognized professional accounting or finance designation, such as CPA or CFA, and two years of directly related experience. Relevant experience may include complex financial analysis, financial statements and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, business case development, strategic financial advice, or financial management within government, health care or another large organization.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance.
Senior Financial Analyst in Yellowknife employer: Government of Northwest Territories
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