Analyst
Your Opportunity:
This is a dynamic position that requires interaction with different areas of the organization and requires the ability to create strong partnerships with key stakeholders. This position requires a broad understanding of financial knowledge and the ability to apply that understanding to a financial planning and budgeting context. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, demonstrate excellent technical skills in excel, and work well as part of a team. The location for this position can be flexible, as currently you will be able to work from home.
Description:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Budgeting and Forecasting, the Senior Financial Analyst supports all aspects of the annual budgeting processes for AHS and the newly created Provincial Health Authorities. This includes validating and reconciling budget information, calculating financial implications of planning decisions, implementing and maintaining budget processes, and providing advice to key budget stakeholders. This position is a key member of the Budgeting and Forecasting Team and contributes to the overall Financial Planning objectives by ensuring that budget related information is reliable, complete, and accurate. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities of the Senior Financial Analyst: Assist with scenario planning for multi-year high level capital and operating budgets and forecasts. Assist in the preparation of budgeted financial statements and reporting. Assist with the preparation of budget and forecast submissions to Government. Assist with preparation of external and internal reporting requirements. Establish strong relationships with other areas in the organization by building trust and working collaboratively with others. Assist in responding to ad-hoc requests from Finance Leadership Team and Executives. Contribute to the success of the Budgeting and Forecasting Team by participating in regular team meetings, supporting Finance goals and priorities, identifying potential areas of risk, and looking for opportunities to be more efficient and effective.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Analyst
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Financial Planning
- Primary Location: Southport Tower
- Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
- Negotiable Location: Provincial
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025
- Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $42.34
- Maximum Salary: $51.22
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
A minimum of a post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a financial planning or financial advisory role.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with others. Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically and solve problems with minimum supervision. Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in an ambiguous environment, including having strong time management and organizational skills. Proven ability to provide financial consultation to senior managers and directors. Demonstrated ability to work with complex financial information, including advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional accounting designation (CPA). Experience with Hyperion and Oracle. Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards. Previous experience in an organization of similar size and complexity. Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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