Financial Analyst

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Alberta Public Service (APS) is taking a One Finance approach to the delivery of financial services. Financial services include the delivery of financial planning, reporting and operations, as well as ongoing engagement with policy and program areas to provide strategic decision-making support.

Role Responsibilities

Are you a financial professional who enjoys analyzing complex financial information, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring sound financial stewardship? Join our team as a Financial Analyst and play a key role in supporting programs and services that make a difference in communities across the Calgary Region!

Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, you will provide financial analysis, reporting, and contract administration support for a diverse portfolio of service delivery agencies. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with internal and external stakeholders, provide expert financial guidance, and contribute to effective financial management and accountability.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and assess annual and interim financial statements submitted by contracted agencies.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial reports, statements, and supporting documentation to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide professional financial advice and guidance to contract financial administrators and stakeholders.
• Administer accountable advances, including reconciliations, monthly replenishments, and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Manage accounts receivable activities for the Calgary Region, including invoicing, billing, reconciliations, write-off recommendations and coordination with administrative partners.
• Support contract administration activities, revenue reporting, cost transfers, and financial reconciliations to ensure compliance and accuracy.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Agility – Demonstrate adaptability in a changing environment by proactively improving processes, adjusting approach to evolving priorities, maintaining composure under pressure, and seeking input when needed to work effectively within established guidelines.
• Building Collaborative Environments – Promote cross-functional collaboration, facilitating clear communication, addressing and resolving conflicts proactively, removing barriers to progress, recognizing contributions, and fostering shared commitment to achieve common objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving – Breaks down problems, undertakes appropriate research and investigation and draws on experiences to solve problems.
• Drive for Results – Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with Government direction, departmental objectives and public expectations.
• Systems Thinking – Applies a systems-based approach to financial operations and reporting by considering interdependencies, long-term impacts and broader organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Required: University graduation in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Management or other related field plus one-year related experience.

Equivalency: Equivalencies will be considered based on a minimum 2-year related diploma plus three years directly related experience.

Assets:

• Experience reviewing and analyzing audited financial statements and financial reports.
• Experience administering contracts, grants, or funding agreements.
• Experience providing financial advice and guidance to internal or external stakeholders.
• Solid understanding and experience with the application and research of accounting policies, practices and theories such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience supporting the preparation and review of financial statements, working papers, and reconciliations.
• Experience performing financial administration processes in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Strong working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems and various financial interface systems.

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns with the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter.

Notes

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week. Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.