Senior Financial Analyst / Senior Cost Analyst

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

The first applications could be collected from the inventory as early as 29 November 2021. Apply before this date to be considered for our immediate vacancies.

There are positions immediately available in:
- National Capital Region (Ottawa / Gatineau)

How does this work?

Step 1: Read the entire advertisement. Want to join our team? Let us know you’re interested! 👍 Click “Apply online”.

Step 2: Tell us about you! 😊 Attach your resume and answer the screening questions in the online application.

Step 3: We will carefully review all of your qualifications. If your talent matches one of our immediate or upcoming opportunities we may contact you for further information or assessment.

Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying to which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this by checking off the appropriate box within the online application as part of the Employment Equity section.

*The term “Aboriginal” is used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. The term “Indigenous” is used where possible, in alignment with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Duties

📢National Defence has the largest compliment of financial officers in the Government of Canada. For the generic financial 💲 stream, responsibilities include being responsible for general comptrollership through working on aspects of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting📈, financial policy, financial systems, but can also offer specialization in specific financial management areas💻.

For the costing stream, responsibilities include working with project management offices across the Department to develop cost estimates for major 💰 capital defence procurement projects 📃 – including the Canadian Surface Combatant project (which is the largest complex procurement undertaken by the Government of Canada🍁) and the Future Fighter Capability Project.

If this sounds interesting to you✅, we want to hear from you!🙌

Work environment

What do we offer?
At DND, we foster a work environment where employees have opportunities to grow, learn and progress in their careers and to have job satisfaction in the long term. You’ll enjoy:
- A career among a dynamic and dedicated team
- Opportunities for advancement
- A diverse, respectful and inclusive work environment
- A total benefits package including a competitive salary, health & dental benefits, pension plan and a variety of leave entitlements

- Work life balance! 🌿 Including opportunities for:
o Telework and flexible work arrangements;
o Flexible hours of work and compressed work weeks.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff various positions in each of the following streams:

Stream 1: Generic FI-03 stream – Senior Financial Analyst
This position is part of the FI stream which includes various positions within financial management for example, being responsible for monitoring, reporting, analysis, and planning and providing advice and support to other members of the organization and the Department on financial and/or non-financial information.

Stream 2: Costing FI-03 stream – Senior Cost Analyst
This position is part of the FI – Specialist stream. Provides and manages advice, analysis and recommendations in the application of legislation, regulations, policies and standards to client managers and financial advisors as a subject-matter expert.

Already a FI with National Defence? This process may be used for promotional and at level movements of internal employees. Submit your application today!

There are positions immediately available in:
- National Capital Region (Ottawa / Gatineau)

Positions to be filled: 5

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A response to a text question addressing the following:

• Two professional references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Stream 1: Generic FI-03 stream – Senior Financial Analyst
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization(1) in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, economics AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group;
OR
Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation. **
**Eligibility for a recognized professional accounting designation, The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified General Accountant (CGA). Eligibility means the candidate has met all academic and work experience requirements of the program for a recognized professional accounting designation as outlined by the association.

Stream 2: Costing FI-03 stream – Senior Cost Analyst
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization(1) in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce, economics or another field applicable to the costing function AND experience related to positions in the Financial Management Group;
OR
Possession of a recognized professional accounting (similar to stream 1) or costing (for example: International Cost Estimating & Analysis Association) designation, or a masters’ degree applicable to the field of costing.
(1) At DND, specialization at the FI-03 level is defined as the successful completion of six (6) university level accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economic courses.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
All Streams:
EX01: Significant* experience in at least two (2) areas of financial management:
• Accounting Operations,
• Planning and Resource Management,
• Cost Accounting,
• Cost Estimating,
• Financial Policy,
• Advisory Services,
• Internal or External Audit,
• Internal Controls and,
• Financial Systems.

EX02: Significant* experience in providing advice, analysis and recommendations to management** on issues related to financial management.

EX03: Significant* experience in the interpretation and application of financial policies, directives, regulations or guidelines.

EX04: Significant* experience in liaising with colleagues and multiple internal and external stakeholders to achieve expected results.

Stream 2: Costing FI-03 stream – Senior Cost Analyst
EX05: Experience developing project cost estimates.

Definitions:
* Significant: means a minimum of two (2) years consecutive of experience.
** Management: means an employee occupying a position at the manager level (e.g. FI-04 group and level, or equivalent) and higher level such as a Director or Director General (EX-01 or higher in the Public Service)

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION
All Streams:
AEDU1: Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).

Stream 2: Costing FI-03 stream – Senior Cost Analyst:
AEDU2: Costing certification.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
All Streams:
AEX1: Experience in the direct supervision of staff (establishing objectives, planning, organizing and assigning work, and evaluating performance).

AEX2: Experience using the SAP financial system (e.g. data entry, prepare financial reports).

AEX3: Experience in preparing, reviewing, challenging, and analyzing financial information for Cabinet documents (Memorandums to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions).

AEX4: Experience in using Excel and any other software applications used for financial analysis and reporting.

AEX5: Experience working in the National Defence portfolio.

Stream 2: Costing FI-03 stream – Senior Cost Analyst:
AEX6: Experience engaging industry for the purposes of developing project cost estimates.

AEX7: Experience using tools and software (e.g. excel, Alteryx, TruePlanner) for developing project cost estimates.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
English or French Essential
Bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Stream 2: Costing FI-03 stream – Senior Cost Analyst:
K1: Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s Guide to Cost Estimating.

K2: Knowledge of tools and techniques to estimate project costs.

COMPETENCIES
All Streams:
CO1. Values and Ethics
CO2: Strategic Lens
CO3: Written Communication
CO4: Oral Communication

Link to OCG FI Competency Model:
https://finance-community.canada.ca/en/careers-carrieres/fi-03/fi-03-competencies.html

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
All Streams:
PS1: Effective interpersonal relations
PS2: Judgment
PS3: Initiative / Action-oriented
PS4: Reliability / Strives for excellence

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
The Department of National Defence is committed to providing an environment where justice, fairness and the elimination of barriers helps build a skilled, diverse and representative workforce reflective of Canada. We welcome diversity in all its forms, promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply. Please note that preference for hiring will first be given to candidates who are members of the above mentioned designated groups.

DND is committed to Employment Equity (EE). In order to achieve a representative workforce, selection may be based on qualified candidates self-declaring as belonging to one the following EE groups: Aboriginal peoples, Members of visible minorities and Persons with disabilities. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to the designated group by completing the EE section in your application.

In support of Strong, Secure, Engaged (SSE) initiative #24, consideration may be given to the spouses or common-law partners of CAF members.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance – enhanced reliability or secret

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act and attest to their vaccination status.

Depending on the position to be staffed, other conditions of employment may apply.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

2. All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

3. A variety of assessment tools may be used. This may include application screening, interviews, role play scenarios, written assessments, reference checks, board knowledge, interactions with internal staff during the process, etc.

4. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

5. Appointment decisions may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
a. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team;
b. Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed;
c. Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience;
d. Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
e. Organizational needs, including Employment Equity.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

• External for purposes of this communication means people who are NOT employees of the Core Public Administration.

• The Core Public Administration includes all departments listed under Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) as defined in section 7 and 11 of the FAA and includes the following regardless whether the work on-site or telework (full-time or part-time):

 Indeterminate employees
 Determinate employees
 Members & reservists of the RCMP
 Internationally based public servant employees
 Interchange Canada participants (incoming and outgoing)
 Casual employees
 Students
 Visiting scientists working GoC laboratories

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.