Regional Financial Analyst

Role Overview

The Regional Financial Analyst is a member of the Finance team, responsible for providing strategic financial and administrative advice to Regional Directors and Managers within the Workforce Development and Training Division. The position supports budget planning and controls, expenditure monitoring, program funding administration, and the interpretation and application of financial policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include preparing and monitoring cash flows, assisting with budget development, reviewing project approval requests and contribution agreements, ensuring financial information is accurate and within approved authorities, and maintaining effective reporting processes and internal controls.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accounting designation (CPA) or post-secondary education in accounting or a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience performing accounting transactions including, reconciliations, creating financial reports and maintaining financial records.
• Experience in financial management, including handling expenditures, preparing and monitoring budgets and cash flows, conducting analysis, and generating ad-hoc reports.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify issues and make sound recommendations.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to effectively prepare financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work on several projects simultaneously to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, using own discretion and demonstrating self-motivation and initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders such as government, non-government, industry, and resource users.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong political acumen with the ability to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial matters.

Benefits

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Benefit Plan
• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options