Financial Analyst

This is a contract role | Sept 1, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027

Who – The Company: 

Our client is a large, complex public sector organization that delivers essential services to millions of people across the province. With a diverse workforce and broad operational mandate, the organization is committed to excellence, innovation, and providing high-quality services that support communities and drive positive outcomes.

What- The Role:

Our client is seeking the support of a Financial Analyst who will be responsible for providing comprehensive support across financial operations, contract management, project auditing, and cost analysis activities. This role will provide accurate financial reporting, effective procurement and contract processes, and adherence to governance and compliance standards. The Analyst contributes directly to operational excellence by preparing forecasts, validating financial transactions, maintaining documentation, and developing analytical models that support strategic and operational decision‑making.

Financial Operations Support

• Prepare monthly financial forecasts, integrating actual results, trends, and projected expenditures.
• Validate, process, and track vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Prepare and submit monthly accrual entries to support accurate period‑end financial reporting.
• Produce monthly budget updates and contract spend reports, highlighting variances and spending trends.
• Support governance reporting requirements by preparing accurate, timely financial and operational data.

Contract Management Functions

• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and accurate financial coding.
• Prepare and maintain Service Entry Sheets (SES) in 1GX (SAP Ariba) ensuring timely approvals and accurate documentation of goods and services received

Project Auditing Support

• Develop, maintain, and update process documentation related to financial and contracting workflows.
• Manage project records in accordance with corporate records management standards and retention policies.
• Manage and respond to audit‑related inquiries, information requests, and documentation needs from internal and external stakeholders.

Cost Analysis & Modeling

• Develop cost models and conduct cost analyses to support budgeting, planning, and operational decision‑making.
• Analyze historical and forecasted data to identify financial trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear, data‑driven insights and recommendations for leadership.

Who – The Candidate:

• Relevant post-secondary education in the areas of business administration, accounting or finance, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Minimum 3 years experience of the below points:

• Experience creating and using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot table, VLOOKUP etc.
• Experience creating and managing project forecast and actual budgets.
• Experience reviewing and validating vendor invoices against contract terms and processing payments using SAP or similar ERP systems (e.g., 1GX, Oracle etc...).
• Experience using accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards or equivalent
• Experience using SAP and Ariba for contract workspace management.
• Experience working in accounting systems creating processes, managing budgets, and internal controls
• The ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records.

Nice to haves – ideally, 3 years experience of the below points:

• Experience with trade agreements, Financial Administration Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Public Works Act.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in a complex environment.
• Experience documenting business processes, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Experience exercising resourcefulness when making recommendations on highly technical or complex business issues without formal guidelines or precedents.
• Experience with and knowledge of financial reporting ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements and using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with process improvement, documentation and requirement gathering
• Experience working with business areas and vendors to define audit requirements and implement remediation actions for compliance gaps
• Experience working with Information Technology accounting and processes
• Ability to evaluate cost models, contract risks, and pricing structures
• Strong analytical, decision-making and organizational skills

How much:

$43-50/hr commensurate with experience + 4% vacation pay

Where:

Edmonton, AB, this is predominantly remote work with occasional in-office presence required.

When & How To Apply: 

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