Financial Analyst – Intermediate

Financial Analyst – Intermediate Client: Government of Alberta (Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction – Citizen Experience Evolution Branch) Category: Accounting / Finance (Non-IT) Position: Financial Analyst – Intermediate Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Primarily Remote; occasional onsite meetings up to 4 times/year) Duration: Approximately 6 months (Extension up to 6 months) Start: August 2026 (Estimated) Hours: 36.25 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:30 PM Alberta Time) Role Overview The Government of Alberta is seeking an Intermediate Financial Analyst to support the Citizen Experience Evolution Branch in managing financial operations for modernization initiatives involving Land Titles, Motor Vehicles, and Registry Systems. The successful candidate will support budgeting, forecasting, contract management, financial reporting, project auditing, and cost analysis while ensuring compliance with Government financial policies and accounting standards. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly financial forecasts and budget updates. Validate, process, and track vendor invoices. Prepare monthly accrual entries. Produce contract spend reports and variance analysis. Support governance and financial reporting. Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs). Manage Service Entry Sheets (SES) using SAP Ariba / 1GX. Maintain financial and contract documentation. Support internal and external audits. Develop financial models and perform cost analysis. Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide recommendations to leadership based on financial analysis. Requirements Mandatory Requirements Relevant post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 3+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis). 3+ years managing project budgets and forecasts. 3+ years validating vendor invoices and processing payments. 3+ years applying accounting principles and Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (or equivalent). 3+ years using SAP and Ariba. 3+ years working with accounting systems, financial controls, and budget management. 3+ years maintaining financial records with high accuracy. Preferred Skills Government procurement and contract management. Contract drafting and administration. Process documentation and process improvement. Financial reporting and variance analysis. Audit and compliance support. IT financial processes. Financial and risk assessment. Knowledge of: Trade Agreements Financial Administration Act FOIP Public Works Act Experience with Government of Alberta 1GX financial system. Work Arrangement Primarily Remote Occasional travel to Edmonton (up to four times per year if required) Candidate must provide their own Windows/Mac computer compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (Windows preferred).

The role involves managing financial operations for modernization initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and contract management. Key tasks include processing vendor invoices, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with government accounting standards.

Candidates must have a post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance and over 3 years of experience with SAP, Ariba, and advanced Excel. Proficiency in Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards and project budget management is required.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial Forecasting
• Budget Management
• Vendor Invoice Validation
• SAP
• Ariba
• Microsoft Excel
• Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Contract Management
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Analysis
• Project Auditing
• Financial Modeling
• Accrual Entries
• Purchase Orders
• Service Entry Sheets

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

23 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

37 heures par semaine

Exigences de lieu

Country, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level