Finance Business Partner - Hybrid

Alberta Energy Regulator; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Energy Regulator seeks a Finance Business Partner to oversee financial planning and operations, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and benefits from day one, aiming to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Program

Defined benefit pension plans

Flexible benefits program options

Generous vacation entitlement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant financial business partner experience.
• Experience in cost estimating, project accounting and overhead allocations.
• Ability to work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial forecasts and support annual budget processes.
• Prepare variance analysis and provide recommendations to management.
• Support financial compliance and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Adaptive Insights Business Planning Tool

Workday

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent

Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $92,320 - $115,400 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Finance Business Partner – Hybrid

The Opportunity

Join the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) as a Finance Business Partner within the Finance branch. Finance Business Partners are directly involved and accountable for all aspects of accounting at the AER which includes internal and external budget planning process, allocation and analysis of AER’s branch operations, staffing, buildings, fleet, IT, and Enterprise projects. You will provide a wide range of financial planning and accounting services to various levels of management to ensure that the strategic direction of the AER is aligned with the business strategy through relevant financial information and analysis and ensuring all transactions comply with generally accepted accounting principles and standards.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned clients, act as the key financial advisor proactively providing financial advisory services through analysis, support and recommendations to management regarding financial portion of three-year business plan, development of annual budget, maintenance of accurate financial forecasts and related scenario analysis through monthly and quarterly in-depth forecast reviews. Provide recommendations that help influence strategies and initiatives to ensure organizational goals are met utilizing the most efficient use of financial resources and assets.

• Prepare, review, and analyze variance between current year actuals, budget, and forecasts against previous year actual for various stakeholder including external auditors (OAG) and the Audit and Finance Committee.

• Identify and contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems and processes to enhance reporting and planning capabilities for business units and organization. Perform ad hoc reporting for projects and other assignments.

• Support the Finance branch in protecting financial assets of the organization and ensure compliance with accounting standards through ongoing mentorship, training, and knowledge transfer to junior staff. Assist with training and education of assigned clients on accounting, business process and controls, budgeting, and planning topics.

• Review contracts, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure alignment with spending plans. Reduce complexity and improve efficiency by proactively identifying opportunities for increased performance and delivering processes that are both streamlined and repeatable.

• Assist Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in the fulfillment of FP&A responsibilities, tasks, and initiatives on an on-going basis.

What we’re looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree or other related education. Chartered Professional Account (CPA) is a requirement.

• 5-7 years progressive and relevant financial business partner experience.

• Experience in cost estimating, project accounting, overhead allocations, and timekeeping integration.

• Experience with Adaptive Insights Business Planning Tool, Workday, and proficient MS Office suite skills are considered assets.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to present complicated financial information to non-financial leaders

• Ability to apply discretion as it relates to confidential or sensitive information.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and/or adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

• This position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and a financial security check.

• This role has a business requirement to work from Calgary.

• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Great benefits from your first day of work

• Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

• Defined benefit pension plans

• Flexible benefits program options, including Personal & Health spending account(s)

• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: June 25, 2025, at midnight

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