Financial Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Make an impact through meaningful financial oversight and partnership. Reporting to the Manager, Analysis & Administration, the Financial Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the financial integrity, accountability and sustainability of housing programs.

In this role, you will review and analyze program budgets, financial results and annual reports to identify risks and opportunities related to financial operations and compliance. You will monitor and reconcile audited financial statements to ensure alignment with established standards, agreements and reporting requirements, while providing clear, actionable insights to support decision-making.

You will partner with housing providers to deliver financial analysis, monitoring and compliance support, contributing to the development of annual program budgets and the processing and reconciliation of monthly operating payments. Through ongoing financial reviews, you will help identify issues and work collaboratively to develop practical solutions that strengthen financial performance and accountability.

This position operates within a framework of legislation, policies and standards, requiring strong knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

The ideal candidate excels at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines, analyzing data with accuracy and rigor, and confidently presenting and defending recommendations to stakeholders. You are proactive, solutions-focused, and demonstrate a high degree of independence, professionalism, and results orientation.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and analyzing financial reports and forecasts submitted by housing providers to ensure compliance with Housing Division reporting requirements.
• Collaborating with management and Housing Advisors to coordinate allocation of approved ASHC budget to housing programs (e.g., Rent Supplement, Social Housing, Seniors’ Lodges, and Private Non-Profit).
• Working with Housing Advisors to compile and analyze information received from housing providers on a regularly scheduled basis (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually) to develop roll ups, summaries, and management reports for financial operations of housing providers and financial status of programs.
• Determining and providing analytics pertaining to housing providers and housing programs to Division and Ministry representatives (e.g., costs per unit per month, daily costs per resident, regional costs, etc.); identifies trends and issues pertaining to costs, revenue, etc. for input to plans, forecasts, and decisions.
• Responding to action requests and other enquiries, including researching and analyzing information for housing provider and housing program reporting issues and initiatives impacting the Housing Division and ASHC.
• Providing guidance to Housing Division representatives in relation to housing provider and housing program planning and reporting concepts and processes and clarification of associated guidelines and procedures.

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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.

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

Creative Problem Solving – The Financial Analyst assesses reporting data received summarizing this data into a presentable format for review and in support of decision-making regarding efficiencies of housing programs. Creative Problem Solving is required to prioritize key data points and identifying methods to appropriately present information.

Agility – The Financial Analyst will need to be able to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines particularly regarding budget approvals and payments. The role is largely process-driven and opportunities to improve efficiencies is always encouraged.

Drive for Results – The Financial Analyst provides forecasts and financial reviews which are required to be appropriate and accurate while remaining cognizant of the various regulations, standards and frameworks.

Systems Thinking – The Financial Analyst provides program data which is used to support internal decision making regarding annual operating budgets and audited financial information as well as support the ASHC's responsibility regarding federal reporting. In addition, program data is relied upon to monitor the uptake and effectiveness of program policies and decisions.

Develop Networks – The Financial Analyst will work alongside a wide range of stakeholders both internal and external. Internal stakeholders include unit team, housing operations branch, and staff in other branches (Policy Planning and Analytics, Financial Support Services and Digital Business Supports). External stakeholders include housing providers and their staff.

Qualifications

Required:

University graduation in Business, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Management or other 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.

Assets:

• Professional accounting designation - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• Experience with financial planning (budgeting) and/or auditing experience in large, diversified organizations with subsidiaries.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and schedules and familiarity with financial statements.
• Experience working with housing programs, including associated agreements, program definitions and rules, processing of budget payments, financial accountability and templates.
• Strong ability to analyze and synthesize information drawn from reporting sources and develop recommendations based on findings.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools (i.e.: Excel, Word, Power BI).
• Solid understanding and experience with the application and research of accounting policies, practices and theories such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns to the qualifications and competencies required. Please provide clear examples of how you meet the criteria and skills required in your cover letter. Failure to provide a cover letter will lead to the application being screened out. Cover letter will be one of the ways to assess communication skills of candidates.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

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
• Leadership and mentorship programs