director, finance

Competition # :49987

Department:Finance and Treasury Board

Location:HALIFAX

Type of Employment:Permanent

Union Status:Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:12-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province's financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible. We are constantly looking for new and better ways to plan, manage, budget, and invest.

About Our Opportunity

The Director Financial Advisory Services is responsible for providing strategic direction and technical leadership in the development of fiscal management strategy to assist the province in meeting its shared services objectives.

As the Director Financial Advisory Services, you will provide guidance and direction to a team supporting client Departments and Public Service Votes.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Financial Advisory Services

Primary Accountabilities

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and mentoring budget and financial staff with respect to performance management, training and development.
• Budgeting, forecasting, year-end audit requirements, and accountability reporting.
• Managing operatio