Budget Coordinator, Financial Advisory Services

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province's financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget and invest.

About Our Opportunity

As the Budget Coordinator, Financial Advisory Services, you will be accountable for the coordination of the annual budget and monthly forecast process for the Department of Justice and 10 Public Service Votes, in accordance with the guidelines and deadlines established by Treasury and Policy Board. This includes the effective coordination of the client department's annual budget process; the monthly forecast process; expenditures, recoveries, revenues, FTE control and ongoing financial analysis and advice in accordance with the financial processes and practices of government. As Budget Coordinator, Financial Advisory Services, you will report to the Manager, Financial Advisory Services.

Primary Accountabilities

• Coordinate the annual budget process for client departments in compliance with divisional and departmental targets and deadlines established
• Coordinate the preparation monthly forecast process
• Provide accurate and timely variance report and financial analysis to senior management.
• Coordinate the monthly FTE variance analysis and vacancy report
• Support manager in the preparation of briefing materials and year end process
• Provide direction and support on matters relating to the interpretation of financial policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Monitor and evaluate financial processes and transactions for compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and government accounting policies
• Provide financial support and advice to clients through various projects and assignments
• Provide training to Budget Officers and client departments
• Lead and manage the team of Budget Officers

Qualifications and Experience

This may be the right opportunity for you if you have an undergraduate degree in commerce or a related discipline with six years of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of the corporate financial management system (SAP) or similar applications would also be considered an asset.

You are detail oriented, decisive, and guided by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and PSAB standards while applying an innovative approach to your work. You are proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. You have exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and are able to develop and maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders. You possess excellent time management and the ability to prioritize work and resources to meet strict deadlines.

Demonstrating the following competencies will be considered an asset: Analytical Thinking, Action Management, Developing Others, Team, Leadership, Initiative, Effective Interactive Communication, Partnering and Relationship Building, and Intercultural and Diversity Proficiency.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

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

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules