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Financial Analyst - Edmonton

Government of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta

Financial Analyst - Edmonton

Government of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta
 
Salary: $2,686.29 to $3,3523.55 bi-weekly ($70,112 - $91,965/year)
 
County: 39
 

Job Information
Job Title: Financial Analyst 
Job Requisition ID: 65030
Ministry: Education
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: January 27, 2025
Classification: Finance 3
Salary: $2,686.29 to $3,3523.55 bi-weekly ($70,112 - $91,965/year)

 

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

 

 

Alberta Education, with technical input from Alberta Infrastructure, reviews submissions from school boards for new building and building renovation projects to assess, prioritize and submit capital funding requests to the Alberta Government's capital planning process.  In addition to developing the provincial school capital plan, Alberta Education develops policies and procedures for the effective planning and implementation of the school facilities capital program, the Infrastructure Maintenance and Renewal program and the Operations and Maintenance program.

 

Role Responsibilities

 

Reporting to the Manager, Capital Planning, the Financial Analyst provides comprehensive and complex financial, analytical and consultative services to support the Capital Planning Sector in meeting its mandate, goals and priorities. This position is responsible for financial information management and reporting; financial systems coordination and support; and financial analysis services in support of capital planning for education infrastructure.

 

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Reviews and analyzes budgets, final costs, and requests for additional funding for school infrastructure, identifying appropriate coding and initiating adjustments to align with organization and program structures.
  • Monitors and maintains accurate financial data for school infrastructure projects, identifying any discrepancies and following up with Infrastructure, Strategic Financial Services and or Treasury Board as required to achieve resolution.
  • Researches, analyzes, and develops management reports in support of ongoing activities, including completing financial impact analyses for business decisions and developing alternatives to address capital concerns.
  • Maintains and analyzes capital planning financial data to identify trends in costs and other concerns, developing associated recommendations and solutions as appropriate.
  • Develops and submits annual final reports upon completion of analyses of financial information for school infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborates with Budget and Fiscal Analysis branch to ensure accuracy of cash flow payments associated with school infrastructure projects.
  • Assists in the development of recommendations for an improved financial tracking system to support the school capital program, based on an in-depth understanding of the requirements and linkages between the various existing systems in Strategic Financial Services, Infrastructure and Treasury Board.
  • Provides technical training and consultation to staff members using financial systems, responding to enquiries and developing information and reference materials for internal and external users as required.

 

 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
 

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.

 

 

Systems Thinking - Takes a long-term and holistic view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.


Agility - Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks within tight timelines.


Drive for Results - Work towards outcomes and focus on proactive solutions and a step-by-step approach to moving forward.


Build Collaborative Environment - Collaborates across functional areas and proactively address conflict.

 

 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

Qualifications

 

University graduation in a related field plus 3 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

 

Equivalency:

  • Related diploma plus 5 years directly related experience.
  • Accounting designation and 1 year additional related experience

 

Required:

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience working with relevant financial information systems, reporting tools, and software (e.g., Excel, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / System Analysis Program (SAP) and ability to manipulate data sets.
  • Experience preparing, reviewing and presenting financial statements.
  • Solid understanding and experience with the application and research of accounting policies, practices and theories such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

 

 

Assets:

  • Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA or legacy designation) or equivalent
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and manuals (i.e. School Act, Funding Manual and related processes, School Capital Manual, Financial Administration Act,  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
  • Knowledge of relevant financial information systems and software tools (i.e. SAFRS, SADS, PRISE, CETS, EXTRANET, BLIMS, SFDS, Documentum, and OPDS)

 

 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Notes

 

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

 

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.)

 

 

What we offer:

 

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.


Closing Statement

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact PSC.FTA@gov.ab.ca.

 

 

For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:

Mohammad Haidar

Mohammad.Haidar@gov.ab.ca

About Government of Alberta

Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.

With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.

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