Financial Analyst - Intermediate / Senior - Edmonton, AB - SD

Hiring: Financial Analyst - Intermediate / Senior

Location: Edmonton, AB
Duration: 6-12 Months
Pay Rate: CAD $45-$60/hr
Work Arrangement: Remote within Alberta, with occasional onsite meetings

Job Summary:

Seeking a Financial Analyst to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, contract management, and audit activities within a public-sector environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial forecasts, budget reports, accruals, and journal entries.

• Review vendor invoices, manage purchase orders, and support contract administration.

• Perform financial analysis, reconciliations, cost modeling, and variance reporting.

• Support audits, maintain financial documentation, and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

• Identify financial risks, resolve discrepancies, and recommend process improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and invoice processing.

• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.

• Experience with accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP; knowledge of SAP Ariba and 1GX is an asset.

• Senior-level candidates should have strong experience in reconciliations, audit support, financial controls, and complex accounting activities. CPA designation is an asset.