Finance Business Partner

Alberta Innovates; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and pension benefits

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Alberta Innovates in Edmonton is seeking a Finance Business Partner (Financial Reporting Analyst) to lead forecasting, budgeting and monthly financial reporting in a hybrid work environment.

You will partner with program and functional leaders to understand business needs, analyze performance, and develop ad hoc financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions.

Qualifications

• .Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and their application.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets, helping leaders effectively plan and manage resources.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights on budget-to-forecast and forecast-to-actual variances.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports that support business and operational decision-making.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders and stakeholders.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Apply proper treatment and understanding of deferred revenue and other complex accounting areas.
• Partner closely with program and functional leaders to understand business needs, assess financial impacts, and support strategic initiatives.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of program performance, identifying opportunities, risks, and efficiencies.
• Develop ad hoc financial models, reports, and analyses to support organizational priorities and emerging business needs.
• Review contracts and amendments to ensure financial commitments, payment terms, and delegated signing authorities are accurately reflected and compliant with organizational policies.
• Support year-end reporting and audit activities by compiling and validating contractual rights and obligations.
• Monitor funding agreements and contractual commitments to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Serve as a valued business partner, providing proactive financial guidance and support to leaders across the organization.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a key link between Finance and operational teams.
• Help leaders understand the financial implications of decisions and support the achievement of organizational goals through sound financial stewardship.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritization

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Job description

Employment Status: Full-time – Permanent
Location: Edmonton, Edmonton Research Park

Work Model: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

The Finance Business Partner (Financial Reporting Analyst) is an opportunity to be part of a professional, purpose-driven team that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Most importantly, your work will contribute to meaningful outcomes that make a difference for Albertans and help shape the future of our province.

Key responsibilities in the role of Finance Business Partner include:

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets, helping leaders effectively plan and manage resources.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights on budget-to-forecast and forecast-to-actual variances.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports that support business and operational decision-making.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for leaders and stakeholders.

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.
• Lead or support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Apply proper treatment and understanding of deferred revenue and other complex accounting areas.

Business Partnership & Financial Analysis

• Partner closely with program and functional leaders to understand business needs, assess financial impacts, and support strategic initiatives.
• Provide thoughtful analysis of program performance, identifying opportunities, risks, and efficiencies.
• Develop ad hoc financial models, reports, and analyses to support organizational priorities and emerging business needs.

Contract & Funding Oversight

• Review contracts and amendments to ensure financial commitments, payment terms, and delegated signing authorities are accurately reflected and compliant with organizational policies.
• Support year-end reporting and audit activities by compiling and validating contractual rights and obligations.
• Monitor funding agreements and contractual commitments to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.

Trusted Financial Advisor

• Serve as a valued business partner, providing proactive financial guidance and support to leaders across the organization.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a key link between Finance and operational teams.
• Help leaders understand the financial implications of decisions and support the achievement of organizational goals through sound financial stewardship.

What You Need to Thrive in This Role

Financial & Technical

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation
• 3 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and their application
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Communication & Relationship Building

Critical for this role – a large part of the job involves working directly with non-financial audiences

• Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Confident presenting to leaders, executives, and external stakeholders
• Approachable, relationship-focused style that builds trust and credibility
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build partnerships and influence decision-making
• Confident communicator who enjoys translating financial data into meaningful insights
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing through data and collaboration
• Naturally curious and motivated to understand the drivers behind financial results
• Able to balance attention to detail with a strategic perspective
• Proactive problem-solver focused on continuous improvement
• Thrives in a collaborative environment where expertise contributes to organizational success

Who We Are

Alberta Innovates is the province’s most comprehensive research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine. We foster and accelerate research and innovation to support entrepreneurs and drive economic growth for the benefit of Albertans.

What We Offer

At Alberta Innovates, we believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your career growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

• Competitive compensation aligned with our internal career framework and pay structures
• Comprehensive health, dental, and pension benefits to support you and your family
• Professional development and learning opportunities to help you grow and advance your career
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and every contribution matters
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate, along with vacation and earned time off to rest, recharge and help, you bring your best self to work.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $80,000 annually. Placement within the salary range will be based on the successful candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

Alberta Innovates is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.