Budget Analyst

Position Details

Department of Finance | Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Director of Budgeting, the Budget Analyst is responsible for the review and analysis of the current and capital account budget submissions of assigned departments, including the preparation of documentation to support funding recommendations. This position monitors departmental expenditures against budget; prepares and updates the multi-year forecast for assigned departments, on both a cash and accrual basis; and conducts research on relevant legislation and policies related to fiscal financial management. In addition, the Budget Analyst prepares detailed financial analysis on submissions routed to the Division in support of the various committees of Cabinet; liaises with other government departments and agencies on a regular basis; and provides professional financial management and advisory services on budgetary and financial issues.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of a degree in Business, Commerce or related field (equivalencies may be considered)
2. Professional accounting designation (CPA) complete or in progress (asset)
3. Experience managing the budget of a large organization, with relevant experience in a government department or entity being an asset
4. Experience performing detailed financial analysis and providing related advice and recommendations to senior leadership
5. Experience preparing briefing notes, reports, presentations, or other materials
6. Experience collaborating with stakeholders (government departments, industry, or external organizations)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of financial management and budgeting practices including GAAP and PSAB accounting practices
2. Knowledge of Government’s budget process and departmental responsibilities
3. Proficiency with financial management applications
4. Ability to effectively exchange information
5. Ability to synthesize vast amounts of information under tight timelines
6. Ability to solve problems and think critically
7. Ability to independently coordinate simultaneous projects
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Conditions of Employment

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please call: Jason Cole, Director of Budgeting at (709) 729-1054.

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• Applications must be received by the closing date stated in the job posting.
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• This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.