Job Description

Req ID: 185290
Location: Flexible within the Province
Department: FI RESEARCH & RESTRICTED - CNS
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Aug-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityWe are seeking a candidate to join the Finance team as a Financial Analyst. The successful candidate will perform analytical work to support business decision-making and achievement of financial goals of the Research, Innovation & Discovery, and Interprofessional Practice & Learning teams and support the Chief Nursing Executive\'s office with financial matters. The analyst works closely with these operational teams to provide an array of financial services and expertise. This position would be an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for broad exposure to accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in the healthcare environment, with the opportunity to work on leading-edge projects with innovative leaders. This position will appeal to an individual looking to work in a dynamic, challenging, and team-based environment and is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Nova Scotia healthcare system. The successful candidate will establish relationships with other financial analysts supporting other programs and liaise regularly within this group to share ideas and work together toward common goals.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver high-quality customer service to Operational leaders across NSH
• Support Leaders in understanding financial results and issues
• Perform various month-end accounting duties and cost center maintenance
• Monthly financial forecasting and variance analysis
• Collaborate with various teams to develop and implement process improvements
• Analyze budgetary positions and assess spending alternatives to help achieve financial goals
• Provide financial education to operational leaders
• Conduct analysis to deepen understanding of cost drivers and financial variances
• Contribute to business case development and financial proposals
• Present financial results & analysis to cost center managers

About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of a recognized post-secondary business and/or accounting program (Undergraduate degree preferred)
• Enrolment or completion of CPA designation is considered an asset
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of financial and accounting experience
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, sumifs, organizing data sets, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP other another large ERP financial system will be an asset
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills
• High degree of curiosity with strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills, reliable, autonomous, and keen sense of initiative
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic team environment
• Healthcare experience or knowledge considered an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent Full-Time position, 75 Hours Bi-WeeklyThis position is a Hybrid role and is eligible for onsite and work-from-home privileges. Home site can be located anywhere in the province.Compensation and Benefits$33.14 - $41.42 HourlySuccessful 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.Once You\'ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Nova Scotia Health Authority