Financial Analyst - TERM

About Red Deer
Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it's a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government
The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision "Our City, One Voice," Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a  Financial Analyst  to fill a 2-year Full-time Term position. The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing, facilitating, developing and interpreting financial information and legislation in the budget, business process, systems and financial reporting areas. The Financial Analyst is also responsible for reporting, documenting, monitoring and reviewing controls and integrity. A high degree of professional judgement and independence is required in performing these duties while supporting City departments and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead Corporate Financial Planning and Reporting - Lead the planning, preparation, analysis, and review of major corporate financial processes, including annual budgets, month-end and year-end reporting, audits, and financial forecasts.

Conduct Financial Analysis and Business Case Evaluations - Analyze contracts, agreements, business plans, financial feasibility studies, economic assumptions, variances, and operational performance to support decision-making.

Manage Financial Systems and Process Improvements - Plan, design, implement, test, and optimize financial systems, applications, upgrades, integrations, and related business processes.

Provide Strategic Financial Advice and Recommendations - Advise management on financial policies, procedures, controls, business practices, project feasibility, and process improvements.

Lead and Facilitate Corporate Projects - Manage financial and business transformation projects by coordinating resources, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and ensuring successful implementation.

Develop and Maintain Financial Controls and Governance Frameworks - Establish and monitor internal controls, audit trails, reconciliation standards, security requirements, and compliance measures to safeguard financial integrity.

Ensure Legislative and Accounting Compliance - Interpret and apply GAAP, PSAB, MGA, taxation requirements, contracts, and corporate policies to ensure compliance and minimize organizational risk.

Prepare and Present Financial Reports and Information - Develop financial statements, management reports, business cases, projections, regulatory filings, and executive-level presentations for stakeholders.

Build Strong Stakeholder Relationships and Provide Consultation - Collaborate with departments, leadership, external partners, vendors, and…