Financial Analyst - Intermediate - 977

Title: Financial Analyst - Intermediate

Duration: 2026-09-01 to 2027-02-26 (6 Months possible extension)

Location: Edmonton, AB (Remote)

Closing Date: 2026-07-28

Work Location:

9888 JASPER AVE

Edmonton

Alberta

CAN

T5J 5C6

Description:

The Citizen Experience Evolution branch within Service Alberta and Red Tape reduction (SARTR) is responsible for managing the budget allocated to modernize Land Titles services, Motor Vehicles, and other registry systems to help ensure that Albertans are receiving timely and efficient services. Our team is seeking the support of a Financial Analyst whom 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.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

To be successful in this role, the successful Job Seeker should:

be detail oriented with a keen focus on accuracy

be an analytical thinker

have financial acumen

have solid problem solving skills

be effective at collaboration & communication

be accountable and take initiative

Equipment requirements:

Resources must provide their own computer and related equipment. The computer's operating system must be a modern version of Windows or MacOS that is compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and related software for remote access. Windows is preferred due to better compatibility. AVD/remote-related software will be installed on the resource's computer.

Working Hours:

Standard Hours of work are 08:15 – 16:30 Alberta time, Monday through Friday excluding holidays observed by the Province

Work Location:

This resource will primarily work remotely; however, the resource may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in office on reasonable notice from the Province. This can be up to 4 times a year pending on demand. At the time of providing such notice, the Province will advise of the expected duration of any such meetings or work sessions. However, time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton and/or travel within Alberta will be at no cost to the Province.