Senior Financial Analyst

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Department Information

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

The Senior Financial Analyst monitors, reports and provides expert financial advice on an annual operating budget of over $550 million and a capital budget of about $60 million per year. This position evaluates the financial position across a variety of programs and provides analysis and advice on financial submissions to FMB to ensure appropriate resource allocation.  The Senior Financial Analyst works closely with the Department¿s senior managers, Authorities¿ Directors of Finance, and other GNWT personnel to provide financial analysis and make sure recommendations take into consideration the unique operational requirements of the complex HSS system.

Key Responsibilities

Provides various technical financial analysis to support the Department in making sound business decisions.

Prepares detailed technical and financial analysis of the  Health and Social Services Authorities performance.

Provides technical financial support to assist in the delivery of departmental programs.

Monitors Authority compliance with FMB direction and other governing instruments related to strategic financial planning, resource allocation, financial management and budget management.

Monitors and makes recommendations on Authority chart of accounts in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI).

Conducts analysis and costing to inform requests to the  Financial Management Board for funding to operationalize all new and renovated health and social services facilities in the Territory.

Key Qualifications

A bachelor¿s degree in a financial field and three (3) years of related experience.

Equivalencies may include

A post-secondary diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, combined with four (4) years of directly related experience.

An undergraduate degree combined with successful completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Professional Education Program Core Modules and current enrollment in the Elective Modules, combined with four (4) years of directly related experience.

An undergraduate degree combined with a recognized professional accounting or finance designation (e.g., CPA, CFA), and two (2) years of directly related experience.

Related experience may include

Leading complex financial analysis and providing recommendations to management.

Preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial statements and financial reports.

Budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Financial modelling and business case development.

Providing strategic financial advice to senior management.

Financial management within a government, public-sector, healthcare, or large organizational environment.

GNWT Inquiries

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Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Indigenous Employment Policy

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

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories 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 this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

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.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28393

Closing Date: October 20, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $54.44 per hour to $65.03 per hour (approximately $106,158 - $126,809 annually) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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