Lead Financial Strategist

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Full time

Competition #: 43789

Department: Municipal Affairs and Housing

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

About Us

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing is committed to collaborating with municipalities to foster healthy, vibrant, and secure communities across Nova Scotia. We provide various programs, grants, and funding opportunities to support municipalities and community organizations. Our department also offers services and guidance in areas such as land use planning, financial management, infrastructure development, and policy formulation.

Additionally, we are tasked with ensuring that safe, suitable, and affordable housing is accessible to all Nova Scotians. Our efforts involve strategic investments, leveraging new funding sources, and building essential partnerships to effectively address current and future housing challenges.

About Our Opportunity

As the Lead Financial Strategist, you will be pivotal in financial oversight and accounting functions, facilitating the design and execution of essential Federal, Provincial, and jointly funded grant initiatives. Working under the direction of the Manager of Infrastructure Programs, you will significantly contribute to establishing financial controls that guarantee the success of these vital projects.

You will lead a dedicated team of Financial Services Officers, guiding the development of financial policies, managing detailed financial reporting, and overseeing the formulation and administration of program budgets and cash flows. Your expertise will be crucial in driving the financial processes that support our commitment to enhancing community infrastructure.

Primary Accountabilities

In this capacity, you will play a key role in promoting financial excellence and strategic oversight through the following responsibilities:

  • Supervise project budgets, providing timely financial updates and insights to management and key stakeholders.
  • Develop and track essential financial performance indicators for funding programs, influencing the future direction of Federal-Provincial initiatives.
  • Conduct thorough analysis and reporting on both short- and long-term cash flows, offering strategic recommendations to senior management to improve program effectiveness.
  • Formulate and propose policies and procedures, collaborating with senior management to facilitate funding agreement negotiations and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Qualifications and Experience

This role is ideal for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration or Commerce, along with a minimum of six (6) years of pertinent experience in financial management and analysis, grants, and programs. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

  • Demonstrated financial leadership and a proven track record in providing strategic financial analysis and guidance.
  • Proficiency in spreadsheet, accounting, and financial management software.
  • Experience collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and policy professionals.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and strong communication abilities.
  • Expertise in building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with various stakeholders.

While not mandatory, a professional accounting designation is a valuable asset. Additional assets include:

  • Familiarity with PSAB (Public Sector Accounting Board) and other relevant CPA standards and requirements.
  • Experience with SAP and GMS systems.
  • Background in the public sector.
  • A general understanding of municipal government and finances.

We will evaluate the above qualifications and competencies using various assessment tools, including written examinations, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

Equivalency

We acknowledge equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Equivalencies include, but are not limited to:

  • Completion of a related master's degree and four (4) years of experience.
  • Completion of a related diploma and eight (8) years of experience.
  • At least ten (10) years of related experience.

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Working Conditions

Your typical work week consists of 35 hours with 7-hour days. This role involves strict deadlines and may require after-hours work as operational demands arise. You will work in a comfortable office environment.

What We Offer
  • Career Development opportunities, including access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
  • An engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, connected, and engaged, supported by forward-thinking policies and strategies.
  • Numerous career paths available.

Pay Grade: PR 17

Salary Range: $3,649.33 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to cultivate a diverse workforce that reflects the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in under-represented occupations. If you belong to one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU).

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We appreciate all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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