The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Qualifications:
Essential:
Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to budgeting and financial analysis may be considered.
Experience applying General Accepted Accounting Principles, with an understanding of internal control concepts and accrual accounting practices.
Experience developing and monitoring financial processes and internal controls, and interpreting and applying policies, statutes and legislation, make recommendations and improve existing processes.
Experience with financial management in a complex environment including planning, budgeting, forecasting, expenditure control, and providing quantitative/qualitative analysis and making sound recommendations to support decision making.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with emphasis on Excel including manipulating data and using complex formulas.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, senior management, other government departments, and agencies.
Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare highly complex documents with a high level of attention to detail.
Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver information in a clear and organized manner to a wide variety of audiences.
Desired:
Experience with SAP financial management modules or other complex financial systems.
Experience managing grant funding and administering funding agreements would be an asset.
Duties:
The Financial Analyst is accountable for providing financial and administrative support to the Executive Directors and staff, as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, and forecasting needs. The Financial Analyst maintains all necessary and appropriate records, files and processes to ensure smooth and compliant financial operations, focusing on accuracy and transparency.
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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