Senior Financial 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 Senior Financial Analyst.

Classification: Permanent, Full-Time MPA Level 3 Position
Starting Salary: $62,452 per annum [Step Progression: $62,452 to $75,982]
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. We will begin reviewing applications on August 20, 2026.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Control, the Senior Financial Analyst's principal responsibilities are to assist with the annual budget preparation, to perform various forms of financial analysis and to assist in the budget and projections monitoring process. More specifically the position responsibilities will be to:

• Perform detailed salary analysis in order to monitor budget results and prepare financial projections.
• Assist with the preparations of the annual budget and other materials required for the University Budget Advisory Committee.
• Assist in the analysis required for the annual external audit (preparing working papers per CCPA regulations).
• Meet with departments to review budget requests or address department issues (new programs, restructuring, need costs).
• Provide backup for other positions within Financial Services and the Payroll Office as needed.
• Assist in financial reporting required for the Province of NS, CAUBO, Statistics Canada, etc.
• Prepare ongoing cash flow analysis to support cash management and investment, and prepare regular financial enrolment reports and analysis.
• Perform capital project accounting and reporting including preparation of financial reports for the Finance Committee and Board of Governors

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 five years' experience in a senior financial analyst role or equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Possessing a professional CPA designation or enrolment in a professional designation is considered an asset. Effective 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.

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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 (1873) 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. www.msvu.ca