Financial Analyst

**Summary**

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Financial Analyst (FA) is responsible to oversee and provide support to the mandated agencies of the First Nations of the Southern First Nations Network of Care (SFNNC) in the areas of Single Envelope Funding (SEF), financial accountability, and reporting. The FA works closely with the Financial Officer (FO), the Financial Consultant Special Projects and the CFO and may provide coverage when these positions are away from the office. The FA is a member of the Finance and Administration Unit.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Interact with Mandated Agencies to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the SFNNC’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
- Collect, review, format and electronically save all Agency monthly Child Maintenance reporting documents.
- Collaborate with the CFO, Service Personnel, and mandated agencies, to quantify case transfers in and out of SFNNC’s agencies. The incumbent will be responsible for the calculation of funding adjustments based on duly approved Inter Authority case transfer policies.
- Attend regular meetings with Mandated Agencies and provide financial advice and support to upon request.
- Analyze the financial information provided by mandated agencies to identify and flag funding issues such as provincial surpluses or deficits, cash flow issues, proper recording, and presentation.
- Participates in the development of new or changing funding policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Education, Experience & Qualifications**

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and/or actively enrolled or completion of a professional accounting designation (i.e., Chartered Professional Accountant or Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems and demonstrated computer literacy.
- Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
- Experience in public accounting and auditing are an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and handle confidential matters discreetly.
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group.
- Must have demonstrated understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions. ability to communicate in an Indigenous language is considered an asset.

**Please self-identify as First Nations in your cover letter.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $62,546.00-$76,560.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Headingley, MB R4H 0B7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Employment Equity Declaration: You are encouraged to identify your status in relation to these four designated groups: INDIGENOUS PEOPLE (IN), WOMEN, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD), VISIBLE MINORITIES (VM).

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Financial Analysis: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-24