Financial Analyst - Intermediate - Remote / Telecommute

We are looking for Financial Analyst - Intermediate - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Edmonton, AB

Job Title: Financial Analyst - Intermediate - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• Relevant post-secondary education in the areas of business administration, accounting or finance. Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates.
• Work experience creating and using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot table, VLOOKUP etc. (3 Years).
• Experience creating and managing project forecast and actual budgets. (3 Years).
• Experience reviewing and validating vendor invoices against contract terms and processing payments using SAP or similar ERP systems (e.g., 1GX, Oracle etc...). (3 Years).
• Experience using accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards or equivalent (3 Years).
• Experience using SAP and Ariba for contract workspace management. (3 Years).
• Experience working in accounting systems creating processes, managing budgets, and internal controls (3 Years).
• The ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records. (3 Years).

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with trade agreements, Financial Administration Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Public Works Act. (3 Years).
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing vendor contracts in a complex environment. (3 Years).
• Experience documenting business processes, procedures, standards and guidelines. (3 Years).
• Experience exercising resourcefulness when making recommendations on highly technical or complex business issues without formal guidelines or precedents. (3 Years).
• Experience with and knowledge of financial reporting ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, and using Microsoft Excel. (3 Years).
• Experience with process improvement, documentation and requirement gathering (3 Years).
• Experience working with business areas and vendors to define audit requirements and implement remediation actions for compliance gaps (3 Years).
• Experience working with Information Technology accounting and processes (3 Years).
• Ability to evaluate cost models, contract risks, and pricing structures (3 Years).
• Strong analytical, decision-making and organizational skills (3 Years).

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities