Financial Analyst

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Medical & dental coverage

Mental health support

Health Spending Account

Professional development

Pension (LAPP)

Campus dining

Fitness facilities

Job summary

SAIT’s Finance department invites applications for a Budget Officer I (b). The role provides budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis support for a portfolio of schools and departments, ensuring financial health and compliance with SAIT policies.

You will collaborate with Finance Business Partners, develop data-driven insights, and help inform decisions. The position requires attention to internal equity and timely reporting; pre-employment checks including criminal record and

Qualifications

• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting support for SAIT portfolio.
• Identify potential financial risks and provide data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to achieve consistent results.

Responsibilities

• Provide budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting support for SAIT portfolio.
• Develop domain expertise to identify risks and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance teammates to deliver integrated financial analysis and reporting.

Job description

SAIT’s Financedepartment loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs.

The Opportunity

Job classification: P2013 Budget Officer I (b)

Salary range:$70,000 - $80,000

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Paid leave:4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year

Deadline to apply:4:00PM, September 21, 2026

The Financial Analystprovides budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis support for a portfolio of schools and departments within SAIT.

The Financial Analyst is expected to develop expertise in designated areas to identify potential financial risks, provide data-driven insights, and support informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with SAIT's financial policies, procedures, and processes.

A key responsibility of this role is to effectively collaborate with the Finance Business Partners and other Financial Analysts to achieve consistent and integrated results for the assigned portfolio.

The Financial Analyst will foster and build collaborative, supportive relationships with operational personnel within the portfolio to gain a comprehensive understanding of business needs and provide analytics and reporting for financial and operational management. The role also requires a foundational understanding of Finance department initiatives, processes, and strategic priorities.

Please note: as part of the pre-employment screening process, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete both a Criminal Record Check and a Credit Check.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:

• - Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
• - SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
• - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
• - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
• - Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
• - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
• - Excellent dining options on campus
• - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.

We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.