Finance Analyst
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Job Summary
Centrally located within Nova Scotia between two extraordinary coastlines Colchester is a progressive rural municipality that offers an unparalleled work-life is a place that is affordable welcoming family focused rich in diverse culture and natural beauty with thriving businesses and access to all the modern amenities typically found in an urban setting without the common stresses of living in an urban setting.
The Municipality of Colchester is committed to treating people fairly with respect and goal is to continue to move forward as a diverse and inclusive community representative of the citizens we serve by offering equal opportunities free of have formed an Equity Diversity Inclusion and Accessibility Committee to keep us accountable and to help us reach this goal.
The Municipality encourages all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify on their applications.
About the role: The Finance Analyst reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for preparing maintaining and monitoring annual operating budgets preparation & reconciliation of year-end working papers and annual regulatory reporting maintaining capital lien and various other revenue generating programs & applications and other duties as assigned such as policy & procedure reviewsspecial projects initiatives operational assistance and backup role to the Finance Manager.This is a permanent full-time position.
Salary Range: Range 7: $78332- $93112
Benefits:
- Group Benefits - Health Dental Life Long Term Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Retirement Plan - Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (Employer matched)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Fitness and Well-being Incentives
- Remote Work Policy
Qualities to succeed in the role:
- Well-developed organizational skills
- Superior attention to detail and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-directed and initiative-taking
- Confidence in seasoned accounting skills
- Ability to be senior member of and at times lead a Finance department
Education & experience required:
- Bachelor degree in Business/Commerce and completion of a recognized professional accounting designation;
- Minimum five years experience in budgeting accounting cycle and reporting;
- Demonstrated project management experience;
- Strong ability to self-direct and work effectively in a team environment;
- Strong technical computer skills including the ability to operate accounting software;
- Previous experience in municipal government an asset.
The Municipality supports the principles of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the principles of inclusion for persons with disabilities in the Nova Scotia Accessibility are encouraged to identify any need for an accommodation upon being contacted for an interview.
To apply please submit an application to the online job board by 4:30 pm on December 5th 2025.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
Colchester County is located in north central Nova Scotia. This area was originally known as Cobequid until 1780 when it was named after the town of Colchester, England. Colchester was part of Halifax County until 1835. The town of Truro (population 12,500) is the county seat.
