Junior Financial Analyst

Req ID : 183146

Company : Nova Scotia Health

Location : Provincial Zone, Site flexible within the Province

Department : FI Research & Continuing Care

Type of Employment : Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status : MGMT / NON-Union Management / Non Union Position

Posting Closing Date : 12-Jul-24

Nova 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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Join our Finance team in a full-time Junior Financial Analyst role! We're seeking someone to assist with an array of internal financial advisory services within the operational and corporate business units.

In this role, you'll collaborate with various teams across NSH Finance and Operations to develop and support analytical tools tailored to meet the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders, with specific focus on Continuing Care Finance Team.

Your work will positively impact Finance operations by enhancing existing functions and providing valuable new insights into NSH operations.

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 Health care system.

As a member of our team, you'll be responsible for :

• Delivery high quality customer service to Directors, Managers, Physician Leaders, and other stakeholders across NSH
• Support Leaders in understanding financial results and issues
• Monthly financial forecasting and variance analysis
• Identify opportunities to strengthen, automate, and standardize business processes
• Assisting with other projects as needed.
• Conduct analysis to deepen understanding of cost drivers and financial variances
• Perform various month end accounting duties and cost center maintenance
• Collaborate with various teams to develop and implement process improvements
• Advise on budgetary and spending decisions to help achieve financial goals
• Contribute to business case development and financial proposals
• Present Financial results and analysis

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 (Undergraduate degree preferred)
• Enrolment or completion of CPA designation considered an asset
• An understanding of Finance and performance indicators
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills
• The ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure with high accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with team members and stakeholders
• The ability to take ownership of projects and to learn and work independently
• Strong Microsoft excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, sumifs, organizing data sets, etc)
• Technology skills is considered an asset (SAP, SQL, Tableau, VBA, macros)
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to identify trends and developments from Financial data and other evidence
• Healthcare experience or knowledge considered 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 July 10, 2026 (Approximately 24 months)

Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Incentives

$26.92 - 33.65 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Management / Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and / or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.