Job #: P26-20
Closing Date: July 31, 2026
Salary: $97,198 -$119,542
Position Summary:
The Financial Analyst reports to the Manager of Financial Services and is responsible for providing senior-level financial analysis, reporting, compliance support, and advice to the Manager of Financial Services, senior leadership, and, as required, Council. The position supports the County’s full financial cycle, includingoperating and capital budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, year-end working papers, audit coordination,financial statement support, fee schedule, utility rates, reserves, tax notice and tax rate preparation, internal controls and process improvement.
The Financial Analyst acts as the County’s internal accounting and analytical resource, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable legislation, accounting standards, County policies, bylaws, and municipal reporting requirements. The successful candidate develops reports, conducts research and financial modelling, collaborates with departments across the organization, and acts as a liaison to provide financial guidance and support. The role also utilizes financial systems and business intelligence tools, provides technical and procedural support across the Finance team, and servesas a senior resource and back-up to the Manager of Financial Services.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Decision Support
- Analyze financial results, trends, and key drivers by comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior year information.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports, variance analyses, dashboards, and forecasting models for management, senior leadership, and other internal stakeholders.
- Research financial, economic, operational, legislative, and policy matters affecting the County and provide recommendations to support informed decision-making.
- Prepare business cases, costing analyses, and scenario modelling related to operational initiatives, capital projects, service delivery options, and organizational priorities.
- Prepare clear written reports, briefing materials, and presentations for senior leadership and Council; present financial information publicly as required.
Budgeting and Long-Range Financial Planning
- Work with the Manager of Financial Services and departments to support the development, coordination, and monitoring of the County’s operating and capital budgets.
- Review departmental submissions for completeness, accuracy, reasonableness, and alignment with County priorities and approved assumptions.
- Support multi-year forecasting, reserve analysis, funding strategies, and long-range financial planning.
- Monitor budget performance throughout the year and recommend corrective action where variances, risks, or emerging pressures are identified.
Accounting, Audit, and Compliance
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules to ensure the integrity of financial records.
- Coordinate and prepare year-end audit working papers and liaise with external auditors.
- Support the preparation of annual financial statements and other required reporting.
- Help ensure compliance with Public Sector Accounting Board standards, applicable legislation,County bylaws, Municipal Government Act, and internal financial policies and procedures.
- Support completion of required municipal financial reporting in Alberta, including informationrequired for annual audited statements and related provincial reporting submissions.
Internal Controls, Systems, and Process Improvement
- Identify, recommend, and support improvements to financial processes, software, internal controls, reporting tools, and system utilization.
- Develop and maintain financial models, templates, and automated reporting tools, including AI, to improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
- Provide technical support and guidance to Finance team members such as AP, AR, Utilities, Insurance/Risk and Property Tax, and other staff on financial processes, budgeting, TCA, systems, coding, and reporting requirements.
Team Support and Service Delivery
- Develop a strong working knowledge of all Finance team functions and provide technical and procedural support and coverage as required.
- Respond to inquiries from staff, leadership, vendors, external agencies, and other stakeholders in a professional, timely, and service-oriented manner.
- Support GRANT requests.
- Serve as a senior member of the Financial Services team and as back-up to the Manager of Financial Services, as assigned.
- Perform other related duties, special projects, and assignments consistent with the scope of the position.
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S):
Maintain own compliance with OH&S and ensure all applicable employees are in compliancewith OH&S including employee attendance at regular safety meetings, employees beingproperly trained in OH&S related topics, and ensuring employees complete work in a safe manner.
Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary educational institution in the field of finance or accounting, along with an accounting designation (CPA).
- Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; rural municipal or broader public-sector experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of public-sector accounting principles and financial reporting standards, including PSAB/PSAS.
- Experience supporting year-end audit processes, preparing working papers, reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
- Expertise using the following software programs:
- Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Dynamics GP (or similar ERP system)
- Questica
- Strong financial modelling, research, and data analysis skills including statistical analysis and reporting on research results.
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills including written, verbal / interpersonal, and public presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills; comfortable managing many. different priorities concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta drivers’ licence .
Working Conditions:
This position works a 5-day work week, Monday to Friday, with one day off in a 3 week cycle with some flexibility to work from home (contingent on policy); hours of work: standard 37.5 hour work week.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
