Student Finance Analyst

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Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; however, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The department of Financial Services at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Student Finance Analyst.

What you'll do
Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Student Accounts, the Student Finance Analyst will provide support for the Student Accounts function including financial analysis and reporting, liaising with students and administering University financial policies.

• Prepares, reconciles and reports on student health plan programs.
• Prepares aged student account balance reports on a regular basis.
• Assists with student account collections through working with students with financial challenges and preparing and delivering ongoing correspondence with students with outstanding fees.
• Oversees U-PASS program, reconciles related records and makes payments to Metro Transit as required.
• Oversees the NS University Student Bursary program and Students Union fee collection reporting and analysis.
• Completes ongoing analysis of student residence billing and reporting.
• Handles student inquiries and investigates issues requiring resolutions.
• Acts for the Manager in her absence.
• Performs other duties from time to time.

What you'll need
Qualifications

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Business Administration/Commerce with a major in Accounting and have a minimum of three years related experience in financial analysis and customer service. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Effective verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills are essential. A high level of attention to detail and efficient time management and priority setting skills are also prerequisites for this position. Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with advanced skills in excel and use of technology to conduct financial analysis in the most efficient manner. Experience in using business enterprise systems for finance is required. Supporting all of these skills is a strong commitment to excellent customer service.

Classification: Permanent, Full-Time NSGEU Level 7 Position
Salary: $51,969 (Step Progression: $51,969 - $60,244 * salary will be based on salary table in the signed NSGEU Collective Agreement)
Start Date: ASAP

Application Process

If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process, please let us know.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume. This competition closes on January 22, 2026 (Extended).

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A little bit about us
Mount Saint Vincent University

A leader in online and experiential learning, Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. With equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility at the fore, MSVU has been challenging the status quo since its founding 150 years ago and today prioritizes access and impact for all underserved groups. MSVU has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios across its programs in Arts, Science, Education and Professional Studies; for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities; for its legacy in the advancement of women; and for facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, literacy, nutrition, childhood development and more. MSVU is located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

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