Date Posted: September 27, 2024

Posting Deadline: October 11, 2024

Department: Financial Services

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 4 ($52,231 - $67,696 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Financial Analyst to join our Financial Services team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension plan
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Professional development
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), the Financial Analyst will:

• Be responsible for reviewing and/or populating the annual budget templates for Saint Mary's University and its departments for the following funds: operating and internally restricted reserves, capital and special projects.
• Be responsible for working with Budget Owners assigned to draft, version multiple revisions of the budgets and load budgets into Vena.
• Be responsible for reviewing and/or populating the quarterly/monthly forecast templates for Saint Mary's University and its departments for the following funds: operating and internally restricted, capital and special projects.
• Be responsible for working with budget owners assigned to draft, version and lead forecast into Vena.
• Be responsible for providing monthly/quarterly and annual budget and cost variance analyses for designate Org's to senior finance management and academic budget owners and Department Chairs
• Act as a continuous improvement champion for the department and the University as support to the Manager, FP&A and individually.
• In the event that staff are working remotely, or asked to work remotely, during an event that does not allow staff to be on campus physically, job duties must be maintained or adjusted where possible to accommodate working in a virtual environment and maintaining support

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Financial Analyst you will have:

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration, enrolled in the CPA Program and one (1) to (3) years general accounting experience.
  OR
• Undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration and two (2) to three (3) years directly related experience.
• Understanding of current accounting policies and practices, including accounting for not-for-profit organizations.
• Thorough knowledge of financial, fund and managerial accounting, financial systems, internal controls, financial analysis, and reporting is required.
• Above average interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and advanced skills in Excel.

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].