Financial Analyst - TERM Job Red Deer area,Alberta Canada,Finance & Banking

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst to join the team 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 contractors to identify requirements, solve business challenges, and improve service delivery.

Deliver Financial Training and Organizational Support - Assess training needs, develop financial training materials, deliver education programs, and provide guidance to managers and staff on financial processes and systems.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

Chartered Professional accounting designation (CPA), or equivalent education and experience may be considered.
Five years related accounting experience, significant experience with complex financial applications in a computerized environment, and strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Preference will be given for experience in:
- Implementation and upgrade experience for systems including setup and testing
- Project management and/or project teamwork
- Financial impact analysis and/or business process development and documentation
- Coordination of multi-departmental budgets or guidelines
- Development and implementation of process changes
- Budget monitoring/variance analysis
- Internal or external audit
- Experience with auditing.
- Experience with financial statement preparation.
- Experience with PC software such as Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Access, Microsoft Project and PowerPoint. Knowledge of People Soft financial software is considered an asset.
- Municipal fund accounting, including the requirements of the MGA (Municipal Government Act) and the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) etc.
The following are specific to this position:
- Ability to apply advanced accounting principles, knowledge and skills to the maintenance of a complex set of accounting and budgeting records. Ability to perform financial and budgetary analyses, prepare complete financial reports and complex account reconciliation.
- Ability to deal effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the public, other City departments and agencies, including in conflict situations. Must regularly communicate with software consultants, customers,…