IT Data Analyst - Financial Operations

• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Type: Contract
• Job #14369

Our energy client is looking for a Senior IT Data & Financial Operations Analyst to support operational excellence across information services. (TCJP00021943)

Initially 12-month contract with chances of extension. 3 days/week onsite. 

Must have:

• 3–5 years of experience supporting IT operations, governance, reporting, financial management, or business analysis functions.
• Experience working with Power BI for reporting and dashboard development.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
• Experience with SharePoint administration and document management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capabilities.

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting IT Financial Management (ITFM), vendor management, or procurement-related processes.
• Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate development.
• Knowledge of SOX controls, governance processes, or audit requirements.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, ERP systems, or related enterprise platforms.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Success Measures

Within the role, the successful candidate will:

• Maintain and enhance key governance and financial reporting processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely operational reporting and analytics.
• Support effective vendor governance and spend visibility.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation and process improvements.
• Ensure governance documentation and repositories remain current and well managed.

Position Summary

The IT Governance & Financial Operations Analyst supports operational excellence across Information Services by providing governance, reporting, financial management, vendor management support, and process automation capabilities. This role is responsible for maintaining key performance dashboards, supporting IT financial management (ITFM) processes, administering spend governance workflows, and driving continuous improvement through workflow automation and data management.

The successful candidate will act as a key liaison across IT, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, process compliance, and effective operational governance.

Key Responsibilities

IT Financial Management & Governance

• Support IT financial management processes, including spend tracking, governance reporting, and operational reviews.
• Maintain and administer IT spend approval processes and associated governance workflows.
• Support ongoing improvements to ITFM and vendor governance processes, tools, and reporting.
• Assist with financial reporting, data validation, and governance activities to improve information quality and decision support.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and operational reporting solutions.
• Support executive and management reporting through data analysis, visualization updates, and dashboard maintenance.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, cleanup, and continuous improvement activities to improve reporting accuracy.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from leadership and business stakeholders.

Vendor & Third-Party Management Support

• Support tracking and reporting of third-party spend, renewals, maintenance agreements, and subscription services.
• Maintain governance trackers and reporting artifacts supporting vendor management processes.
• Partner with SCM, Finance, and IS stakeholders to ensure reporting and governance requirements are met.

Process Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Support automation initiatives using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power Automate solutions.
• Assist with development and maintenance of workflow automation supporting governance and compliance processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and improve operational efficiency.

SharePoint & Knowledge Management

• Maintain SharePoint repositories, governance documentation, trackers, and knowledge management content.
• Ensure governance artifacts remain current, organized, and accessible to stakeholders.
• Support migration and maintenance activities for governance-related SharePoint sites and repositories.

Operational Administration

• Support operational access governance processes and approval workflows.
• Assist with maintaining role ownership, approval coverage, and process continuity.
• Participate in knowledge transfer activities and documentation updates to support operational sustainability.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally,  MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.