Budget Analyst

Budget Analyst

Temporary Full Time (Mat Leave Replacement) (35 hours per week)
Competition #: 2526-44247-01UASS
Location: Confederation Building, West Block (St. John's)
Bargaining Unit Position: CUPE 1560
Salary Scale: (CG-28) $26.92 - $29.80 per hour

The successful candidates will be a member of the broader NLSchools Finance team, with this position reporting to the Director of Financial Services/Comptroller (NLSchools)

Duties:

This position is responsible for the development, administration and maintenance of the functional aspects of NLSchools enterprise financial systems (Cayenta & SDS). The Budget Analyst is responsible for:

• Assisting in the management of NLSchools budget, including data gathering, compilation and preparation as well as the preparation of a monthly budget monitoring report via Cayenta-Oracle Mapping
• Maintaining budget data and systems, entering approved budget information including updating and transferring budgets as necessary as well as completing regular budget reconciliations;
• Preparing and analyzing detailed salary information annually, providing bi-weekly salary reports and completing necessary journal vouchers to ensure salary expenses flow to the appropriate accounts;
• Completing detailed analyses to identify coding errors, process improvements and cost reduction strategies;
• Responsible for the management of school photocopier expenses including in-depth financial analysis, monitoring, forecasting and recommendations for future resourcing;
• Reviewing/approving Request to Hire submissions to ensure requests have approved funding for the fiscal year;
• Completion of journal vouchers to support accounting standards as well as appropriate expense category;
• Responding to budget and general ledger inquiries from schools and divisions as required;
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-3 year diploma in Business Administration (concentration in accounting preferred) (equivalencies will be considered);
• Experience in the preparation, administration, analysis and support of the budgeting process;
• Experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders;
• Knowledge of accounting principles/practices;
• Knowledge of Cayenta/Connect Finance/Oracle systems a significant asset
• Proficiency in Excel, technology and Google Suite
• Ability to work independently, collaborate as part of a team environment and manage time and tasks;
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Additional Information:

• Flexible schedule (can start work day anytime between 7:30-9:00 am)
• Compressed schedule arrangement may be considered
• Flexibility with working from home on occasion in unique circumstances
• Seeking a candidate with a positive attitude who enjoys working within a strong team environment
• As an employee of the Government of NL, you will receive the Government of NL's benefits package which includes its defined-benefit public sector pension plan benefit

Applications for this position will be accepted through the District online portal MYHRP at https://www.nlschools.ca/employment/index.jsp

Closing Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm

The Government of Newfoundland & Labrador is committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. A Police Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Query, from the local police authority will be required. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.