Financial Analyst

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:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs