Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst provides expert financial planning and analysis services related to the annual operating and capital budget, which is prepared for review by Finance leadership, Senior Management, and final approval by the Governance Council. This individual is also tasked with producing quarterly operational and capital expenditure reports that are reviewed by Leadership before being submitted to the Governance Council. A significant part of the role involves the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance reports.

Furthermore, the Senior Financial analyst provides professional advice and interpretation to various departments on complex accounting standards, including GAAP, IFRS, and FAA, as well as relevant WSCC directives.

Here are a few ways you will make a difference:

• Providing analysis and advice to the Chief Financial Officer/VP, Financial Services and Finance Leadership Team through the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis on financial decisions and technical advice on the budget management and financial analysis process.
• Supporting and/or providing technical expertise in the development of the WSCCs Annual Budget.
• Providing performance measurement and coordinating and compiling corporate reports such as the Monthly Variance Analysis and the Quarterly Variance Report and Projections.

What you bring to the role:

• A professional accounting designation (CPA), as well as 3 years directly related financial management experience in a computerized financial environment.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for workers across the NWT and Nunavut.
• A Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 for Yellowknife or $22,996 for Iqaluit.
• Relocation assistance.
• For staff in Iqaluit subsidized housing may be provided.
• A superior benefits package and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan.
• Learning and development programs and funding dedicated to your career growth.
• Generous leave entitlements and a workplace culture that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• A culturally diverse workforce that embraces change and welcomes your life experience.
• Federal and territorial tax incentives such as the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and the Northern Residents Tax Deductions.

Criminal Record Check: Candidates must be able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Indigenous Employment Policy:Candidates must clearly state their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Equivalencies: May be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Workers Safety and Compensation Commission is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility: Eligibility lists may be created from the competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

The Workers Safety and Compensation Commissions (WSCC) vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries. Our mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers. Our values are respect, engagement, integrity, openness, cultural safety, excellence, and stewardship in the workplace.