FINANCIAL ANALYST
OPEN COMPETITION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
PERMANENT
FREDERICTON
(An alternate work location in New Brunswick may be considered)
The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Financial Services Branch as a Financial Analyst, in Fredericton.
We are looking for an energetic team player who takes initiative, displays problem-solving and decision making abilities, who has excellent organizational skills and who is able to maintain a positive, professional attitude in an evolving work environment.
As a Financial Analyst you will:
- Review, prepare and evaluate program budgets;
- Prepare and report on various types of analysis such as comparison of budget and actual, trend analysis, and claims-based spending;
- Provide monthly and quarterly reports for the senior management team;
- Provide advice on the financial impact of decisions;
- Participate in meetings where complex costing calculations are required;
- Work on ad-hoc projects as required;
- Assist in the preparation of public accounts and annual reports;
- Prepare and process invoices and budget amendments as required.
Who you are:
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are professional with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
- You are at your best when you are challenged and thrive on getting results.
- You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize deliverables.
- You are effective in working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
Essential Qualifications:
- University Degree in Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Five (5) years of related work experience to include experience with financial information systems.
- A Professional Accounting Designation (CPA).
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability on your application.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required related years of experience may also be considered.
Necessary Special Requirement:
- Candidates must have a Canadian CPA or equivalent CPA designation accepted by the New Brunswick CPA Chapter.
A candidate who meets the essential qualifications, except for the CPA designation, may be considered if they demonstrate on their application that they are working towards their CPA designation.
Asset Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates that possess one or more of the following asset qualifications:
- Experience with Oracle Financials
- Knowledge of Regional Health Authority budgeting and accounting
- Experience with federal funding agreements
Candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications, in addition to the essential qualifications, in order to be given further consideration.
Behavioural Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies: Check out our competencies here!
- Analytical Thinking/Judgment
- Results orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Flexibility
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Information Seeking
Technical Competencies: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:
- Knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
- Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications.
Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
Salary: $67,600 to $94,406 per annum (Pay Band 5)
What can GNB offer you:
- Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
- Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.
How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address by September 7, 2026, indicating competition number 35-26-211. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
As per the Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.
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