Senior Financial Analyst Job Edmonton area,Spruce Grove Alberta Canada,Finance & Banking

Location: Spruce Grove

Senior Financial Analyst

Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide strategic financial planning, reporting, and decision support across the organization. This role partners closely with finance and operations leadership to enhance operational performance, strengthen financial visibility, and support data‑driven business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capability, sound business judgment, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively to non‑financial stakeholders.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

Analyze monthly financial results against budget and forecast, identifying key variances, trends, and performance drivers

Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages for senior leadership

Develop ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to evaluate profitability, margins, and operational efficiency

Prepare month‑end working papers and support financial statements with variance analysis

Partner with operations leaders to provide financial insight and support day‑to‑day decision‑making

Collaborate on capital requests, annual budgets, and forecasting activities

Maintain rolling forecasts to support ongoing business planning

Support weekly cash‑flow forecasting and liquidity analysis

Integrate data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights

Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, dashboards, and analytical automation

Prepare clear reports and presentations to support management decision‑making and performance measurement

Your strengths include:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline

CPA designation or near completion

5+ years of experience in financial analysis, ideally supporting senior leadership

Strong understanding of three‑statement financial models and capital budgeting

Knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS accounting standards

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong presentation capabilities

Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and business acumen

Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights clearly

Collaborative approach with strong cross‑functional partnership skills

Self‑motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities independently

High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information