Financial Analyst Full-time Job

As the Financial Analyst in the Business Integration Section of Parks and Roads Service you will lead the monthly, quarterly and annual budget and variance analysis including identifying and proactively connecting key drivers and leading analysis and preparing presentations for various business cases. This position will require a strong ability to conduct research, analyze complex information from your business area and present the information in a clear and succinct manner. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style. 

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will: 

• Support the branch sections in planning for their annual work plan, reporting and analysis of their budget vs actual spends, financial modeling and analysis 
• Job costing analysis to support creation of the annual workplan and loading the annual budget in SAP for the respective program areas 
• In-depth knowledge of SAP financial and Control module and Plant Maintenance operating system 
• Work with the business area to identify areas of concern and incorporate solutions that involve the development of new procedures and processes 
• Perform ad hoc analysis and forecasts for the management team 
• Conduct audits, analytics, research and prepare reports including recommendations for management 
• Develop and run various scenarios and sensitivity analysis and interpret financial and business impact 
• Document all the assumptions, data and findings thoroughly 
• Monitor, develop and maintain KPls as required for the various business units 
• Conduct analysis in support of key business metrics and objectives 
• Monitor and maintain financial data including cost and revenue relationship associated with the introduction or changes to products and services and capital asset accruals 
• Develop complex financial models to support management decision making related to the profitability of new opportunities, capital investments, revenue models and profit margin analysis Lead the process and reviews on cash flow projections that include operating, strategic and capital budget reporting and planning 
• Work closely with other departments within the City to ensure that strategic initiatives are achieved 
• Perform additional duties as required

Qualifications

• University Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or a related discipline 
• Minimum 3 years experience in financial analysis, budgeting, job costing, process improvement, financial reporting, benchmarking and preparing presentations for leadership 
• Professional designation (CFA, CPA, CGA, CMA, CA), or an MBA would be an asset 
• Strong SAP skills with experience in Plant Maintenance and WBS reporting is a requirement of this position
• Ability to understand and relate financial concepts, systems and processes to a large complex organization Interpret and analyse complex errors to ensure problem resolution 
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills In depth understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation methodologies and project accounting/ reporting related to SAP 
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (PSAB, IFRS, GAAP) 
• Significant knowledge of software applications including COBS or equivalent, SAP, Microsoft Office and Google Applications including Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint/Google Slides 
• High level of analytical and conceptual skills to identify and resolve complex financial problems 
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in checking and recording financial transactions 
• Experience with large ERP systems, ideally with SAP 
• Strong problem solving and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills 
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton 
• Applicants may be tested on analytical, communication and presentation skills 
• Demonstrate ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style 
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

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