Finance Analyst

Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines, Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life balance. It is a place that is affordable, welcoming, family focused, rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting - without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.

The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly, with respect and dignity. Our goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of biases. We have formed an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal. The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify on their applications.

About the role: The Finance Analyst reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for general ledger account reconciliations, working paper preparation and annual regulatory reporting, preparing, maintaining and monitoring annual operating budgets, maintaining capital lien and various other revenue generating programs & applications, and other duties as assigned, such as special projects initiatives, operational position assistance and backup role to the Finance Manager. This is a permanent full-time position.

Salary Range: Range 7, $78,332- $93,112

Benefits:

• Group Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Fitness and Well-being Incentives
• Remote Work Policy (up to 1 day per week of remote work)

Qualities to succeed in the role:

• Well-developed organizational skills
• Superior attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-directed and initiative-taking
• Confidence in full accounting cycle
• Ability to be a senior member of a Finance department, and also have comfort performing daily accounting tasks.

Education & experience required:

• Bachelor degree in Business/Commerce and completion of a recognized professional accounting designation;
• Minimum five years experience in budgeting, accounting cycle and reporting;
• Demonstrated project management experience;
• Strong ability to self-direct and work effectively in a team environment;
• Strong technical computer skills including the ability to operate accounting software;
• Previous experience in the public sector, an asset.

The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Applicants are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted or updated on the status of their application.

To apply, please submit an application to https://colchester.applytojobs.ca/corporate services/44700 by 4:30 pm on February 17th, 2026.