Senior Financial Analyst

Yellowknife, NT
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$106,158–$126,809 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Analyze departmental and Health and Social Services Authority budgets, forecasts, financial performance, and funding requirements, and provide recommendations to support planning and decisions. Prepare and review Financial Management Board submissions, monitor compliance with financial requirements, advise on the territorial chart of accounts, and develop models and cost analyses for facility funding requests.

Job details

Please note: The application deadline for this position is October 20 at 11:59 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Department of Health and Social Services in Yellowknife. This role provides senior financial analysis and advice to support decisions across one of the GNWT’s largest and most complex service systems. You will work with departmental leadership and Health and Social Services Authorities to assess financial performance, support resource allocation and help ensure public funding is managed effectively. About the Role The Senior Financial Analyst monitors and analyzes departmental and Authority budgets, forecasts and financial submissions and provides advice on financial planning, funding requirements and emerging risks. You will work closely with senior managers, Authority Directors of Finance and other GNWT partners, translating complex financial information into clear recommendations for decision-makers. Key Responsibilities Provide detailed financial analysis, forecasts and recommendations to support departmental planning and decision-making. Analyze Health and Social Services Authority budgets, financial performance, variance reports and funding requirements. Prepare and review Financial Management Board submissions and supporting financial analysis. Monitor compliance with FMB direction, financial policies and other governing requirements. Maintain and provide advice on the territorial Health and Social Services chart of accounts in alignment with Canadian Institute for Health Information requirements. Develop financial models and costing analyses to support funding requests for new and renovated health and social services facilities. 28393_senior_financial_analyst_… Qualifications Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: A bachelor’s degree in a financial field combined with three 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 years of directly related experience; An undergraduate degree, successful completion of the CPA Professional Education Program Core Modules, current enrolment in the Elective Modules, and four years of directly related experience; or An undergraduate degree combined with a recognized professional accounting or finance designation, such as CPA or CFA, and two years of directly related experience. Relevant experience may include complex financial analysis, financial statements and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, business case development, strategic financial advice, or financial management within government, health care or another large organization. Learn More The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. To learn more about living and working in the Northwest Territories, visit: GNWT Careers Benefits NWT Tourism

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Requirements

Typically, candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a financial field and three years of related experience. Equivalent pathways include a relevant post-secondary diploma with four years of experience, specified undergraduate and CPA education with four years of experience, or an undergraduate degree with a recognized CPA or CFA designation and two years of experience.