Senior Financial Analyst

Job No: 309246
Location: Yellowknife, NT

  • Play a key role in shaping financial strategy and decision-making for a respected public organization serving the North
  • Earn a competitive salary of $116,259 - $138,879 plus northern living allowance, relocation support, pension, and comprehensive benefits
  • Join a mission-driven organization where your work helps improve lives and contributes to occupational health and safety across the North

About Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC)

The WSCC is an arm's length government agency responsible for administering the Workers' Compensation Acts, Safety Acts, Explosives Use Acts and the Mine Health and Safety Acts.

Together, with their partners, the WSCC provides services to almost 40,000 workers and 4,000 employers across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, processes over 3,000 claims annually, and conducts over 1,000 inspections annually to ensure the safety of northern workplaces. The WSCC is unique in Canada as it is the only workers' compensation organization in the country to insure workers across more than one province or territory.

For more information, please visit our website: wscc.nt.ca/

About the Opportunity

WSCC is looking for a full-time Senior Financial Analyst based in Yellowknife, NT.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting while supporting leadership with data-driven insights and guiding financial processes across the organization.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for leading multi-departmental budgeting, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing meaningful analysis and guidance that supports operational and strategic decision-making.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Leading the development, consolidation, and presentation of annual operating and capital budgets across multiple departments
  • Coordinating and facilitating the corporate budgeting process, including reviewing assumptions, validating submissions, and guiding managers
  • Preparing monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting month-end close activities
  • Delivering quarterly reports and projections for senior leadership, audit committee, and Governance Council
  • Analyzing financial results to identify trends, root causes, and actionable insights beyond surface-level reporting
  • Developing forecasts, including budget, cash flow, and long-term financial projections
  • Collaborating with managers, procurement, and operations teams to validate financial data and support decision-making
  • Maintaining and enhancing financial reporting systems, tools, and templates, including ERP and budgeting software (e.g., Vena, Great Plains)
  • Supporting year-end processes, including financial statements, reconciliations, working papers, and audit requests
  • Reviewing financial information for accuracy, compliance with IFRS, and alignment with internal policies and controls
  • Identifying process improvements, strengthening controls, and supporting implementation of new accounting standards
  • Providing guidance, mentorship, and review support within the team while remaining hands-on in day-to-day financial activities

To read the full position description, please click here

About You

To qualify, you will need a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and 3+ years of directly related financial management experience in a computerized financial environment.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

  • Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, and multi-departmental budget consolidation
  • Proficiency in financial reporting, variance analysis, and forecasting (including cash flow and projections)
  • Advanced knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and financial controls
  • Experience preparing financial statements, year-end working papers, and supporting external audits
  • Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools, including ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains), budgeting tools (e.g., Vena), and advanced Excel
  • Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to present insights and support decision-making
  • Ability to develop and improve financial models, reporting templates, and processes
  • Strong understanding of accounting systems, with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies (e.g., SharePoint or similar platforms)

As our ideal candidate, you will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and dig deeper into financial data to uncover meaningful insights and root causes. You are a proactive and self-driven professional who can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, while also being a collaborative team player who contributes positively to a supportive and inclusive team culture. Your communication and presentation skills enable you to clearly convey complex financial information to a range of stakeholders, and your attention to detail ensures accuracy in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations.

This is a dynamic and hands-on role for a finance professional who is both strategic and detail-oriented, and who thrives in a collaborative environment where curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Please note that candidates must be able to undergo a criminal record check. While not required, applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter with their application.

Preference will be given to applicants who have First Nations or Indigenous ancestry. 

About the Benefits

Compensation, based on skills and experience, includes a competitive annual salary of $116,259 - $138,879, along with a host of excellent benefits, including:

  • Northern Living Allowance of $3,700 in Yellowknife
  • Relocation assistance
  • Superior benefits package, including health, dental and vision coverage
  • Enrolment in the Public Service Pension Plan
  • 16.5 days of vacation to start + winter leave bonus days, Indigenous days and celebrations
  • Paid holiday break over Christmas 
  • Additional personal and sick leave 
  • Medical travel assistance
  • Learning and development programs with dedicated funding for career growth
  • Federal and territorial tax incentives, including the NWT or Nunavut personal tax credits and Northern Residents Tax Deductions
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace that values cultural safety and lived experiences

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!

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Our Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision is to eliminate workplace diseases and injuries.

Our Mission is to promote workplace health and safety while providing no-fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers.

Our Values:

Respect - We demonstrate care, compassion, and honesty.

Engagement - We ensure meaningful participation and collaboration.

Integrity - We honour our commitments and act fairly.

Openness - We are accessible, clear, and transparent.

Cultural Safety - We recognize, gain knowledge of, and respect cultural dignity.

Excellence - We are efficient and service-focused.

Stewardship - We sustain the Workers' Protection Fund through accountability and fiscal responsibility.

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