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Financial Analyst - Intermediate

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Financial Analyst – Intermediate

Position Overview

We are seeking an intermediate Financial Analyst to support financial operations, budgeting, contract management, procurement, financial reporting, and cost analysis for a Confidential Client. The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to maintain accurate financial reporting, support compliance with financial policies, and enable effective budget management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly forecasts, accruals, and budget reports.
  • Review and process vendor invoices in accordance with contract terms.
  • Create and manage purchase orders and service entry sheets using SAP and Ariba.
  • Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial variances.
  • Develop cost models and perform financial and risk analysis.
  • Maintain complete financial documentation and support audit activities.
  • Prepare financial reports and recommendations that support business decisions.
  • Apply applicable procurement, financial-governance, and internal-control standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
  • At least three years of experience using advanced Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP or equivalent lookup functions.
  • At least three years of experience creating and managing project forecasts and budgets.
  • At least three years of experience reviewing vendor invoices and processing payments through SAP or a comparable ERP platform such as Ariba or Oracle.
  • At least three years of experience applying accounting principles and Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, or an equivalent framework.
  • At least three years of experience using SAP and Ariba for contract and procurement activities.
  • At least three years of experience with accounting systems, budgeting, financial processes, and internal controls.
  • At least three years of experience maintaining accurate financial records and accounting data.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of trade agreements, the Financial Administration Act, FOIP, or the Public Works Act.
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, or administering vendor contracts.
  • Experience documenting business processes, procedures, and standards.
  • Financial reporting and reconciliation experience using Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with process improvement, requirements gathering, audits, or compliance activities.
  • Experience with IT-related accounting and financial processes.
  • Experience developing cost models or performing contract, financial, and risk assessments.
  • Government or public-sector project experience.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Arrangement

  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Location: Primarily remote; candidates may be required to attend onsite meetings in Edmonton, Alberta, up to four times per year with reasonable notice.
  • Schedule: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alberta Time.
  • Term: Initial contract with the possibility of an extension of up to six months.

Additional Requirements

  • Candidates must provide a computer compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop; Windows is preferred.
  • A criminal background check is required before the assignment begins.
  • Mandatory security and onboarding training must be completed.
  • Required experience must be clearly documented on the resume, with employment dates shown in MMM/YYYY–MMM/YYYY format.
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