Project Finance Analyst

VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES

EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respectbelongingand ecological resilience. As ateamwe are working to decolonize furtherequityand dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that wedoincluding by building a strong and diverse team.

We encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groupsincluding butnot limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gaytransgenderand queer people and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of an equity-deserving group and feel comfortable doing so we encourage you to self-identifyinyour cover letter or application. We prioritize diversity in our selection process.

ABOUT US

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based inMikmaki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971 we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community we act as a watchdog convenormobilizerand incubator takinga holistic approachto the environment and the creation of ajust andvibrant world.

We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration caring quality work and real impact. We value our members volunteers employees and partners and strive to create a space of respectbelongingand resilience.

We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent complex environmental issues.

ABOUT YOU

Colleagues describe you as smart flexible and trustworthy. You thrive in a busy collaborative environment immersed in meaningful work with colleagues committed to a cause. You excel in a culture of productivity and respectone that values appreciation and work/life balance.

You are afinancial professional and strategic thinker who balances the bigpicture with detailed analysis. You creatively solve complex financial challenges manage multiple projects and funders and deliver exceptional results driven by process accuracy and a deep commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in all aspects of work and building relationships comes naturally to you and your valueslistening reflectively speaking kindly and acting ethicallyguideyour this stage in your career youseekto join others in creating meaningful and lasting change.

ABOUT THE JOB

Summary

TheProject Finance Analystis responsible forthecreation and management ofaccuratetimelyreports and analysis to support program managers in achieving positionworksin a collaborative impact-oriented environment with the Finance Teamand colleagues across the Ecology Action Finance Analystcollaborateswith project teams tosupport budgetdevelopmentandcompletereports.
Theyperform month-end accountingmaintainup-to-date projecttrackerslead regular meetingsandsupportsenior staff in financial planningforeach project area. This positionsupportsall financial components ofgrant applications and reporting for the Ecology Action link between program managers and operationstheProject Finance Analystis akey contributor to strategic decision-makingand tosystem improvements and efficienciesfor the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Providesbudget developmentsupportforecastingandreportingto EACs programleadmanagers and directors; providestimelyfeedbackthatenablesproject managers to make financial decisions related to funding and staffing

• Analyzeslarge volumes of data developsandmaintainsfinancialreporting toolsforaccurateandtimelyproject budget tracking

• Completes month-end accounting related to project admin and deferred revenue reviewsallocationsand updates project trackers

• Actsas liaison betweenfinanceand projects staff; leadsregularmeetings with eachof EACs 8-10Action teamsensures regular contact with EAC budget holderscommunicates clear actionable financial insight to finance team and program managers

• Collaborates with program staff to support EACs grant application processesincluding

• Sound budget proposals and projectfunding summaries

• Timely andaccuratepipeline and agreement trackingand compliance

• Accurate financialsections of grant reports that meet funding requirements and are impactfultoreinforce relationships withfunders

• Managing and tracking contracts grant agreements and reportingincluding template provision and records management

• Support for procurement advisingguidingandparticipatingin financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender and tracking contract agreements

• Providesonboarding andtraining to employees onFinancerequirements

• Keepstrack of system issues andanticipatefuture needs/problems

• Protects EACs assets by keeping information confidential

• Providesadditionalsupport to Finance Manager and Accounting Clerkincluding backup for financial processes such as payrollaccounts payablemonth quarter and yearend activitiesbimonthly cash and cheque deposits and other finance related duties asrequired.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Even if youdonthave all the requirements listed in this position you may be the right are a natural communicator with apassion for how organizations thrive and change and an experienced bookkeeper knowledgeable of non-profits we want to hear from and tell us whatyoudbring to the team.

WHAT YOU BRING

• At least3-4yearsof experienceinprojectand/orfinancialmanagementin a non-profit settingexperiencein bookkeeping and accounting.

• Experience witha range ofnon-profit financial reporting requirementsincluding for a variety of types of funders

• Familiarity with grant applications processes including grant reporting tracking etc.

• A facility with numbersstrong organizationalskillsand exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to accurately manipulatelarge amountsof dataandto synthesize key messages

• Highly skilled with Excel andMS Officewith strong technological literacyhaveacuriosityfortechnicalapplicationsandan ability to learn new tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsincluding relationship buildingexpertiseand an ability to explain complex financial matters in simple terms

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proven aptitude forutilizingand improving systems and processes and an ability tosimplifywhere appropriate

Theseadditionalskills areas of knowledge and experiences are an asset:

• Professionalexperience inbookkeepingaccountingfinance financial analysis or other related fields and/or post-secondary certificate/degree in a businessmanagementor finance field

• Knowledge of project management methods

• Experience in working with and presenting to leadership teams

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-time; 4-day 30hrwork week Monday - Thursday with some flexibility in the workday.Find out more about our 4-day work week here

• Remuneration:$53000- $57000annual salarycommensuratewith experience

• Indefinite contract

• 4 weeks pro-rated 10 paid health days and 12 paid Holidays cost-shared benefits plan after 3 months

• Hybridwork environment with the expectation to be in our office in Halifaxs North End at least 2 days per week.

TO APPLY

Pleasesubmityour resume and coverletter closing date isTuesday May 12th

We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.