Financial Analyst

Swim Recruiting; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is a large public-sector organization delivering essential services in Edmonton. A Senior Financial Analyst will perform complex reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting in a high-control environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information.

The role requires independent work, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems and auditing. Contract position ending Sept 30, 2027, with remote work predominance and optional in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of data analysis experience.
• 5 years of accounting principles and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong independent work ability and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex account reconciliations, financial analysis, and journal entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting; assist with month-end and year-end close.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Investigate and resolve accounting, reporting, and system issues.
• Monitor accounts receivable, revenue, payroll transactions, and inter-unit accounts.
• Support audit activities with documentation and working papers.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures, tools, and reports.
• Provide interpretation of accounting standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Assist in financial system enhancements and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

SharePoint Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is a contract role | October 5, 2026 to September 30, 2027

Who – The Company:

Our client is a large, complex public sector organization that delivers essential services to millions of people across the province. With a diverse workforce and broad operational mandate, the organization is committed to excellence, innovation, and providing high-quality services that support communities and drive positive outcomes.

What- The Role:

• The Senior Financial Analyst provides advanced accounting, financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance support within a complex public-sector environment. Reporting to the Senior Financial Officer/Executive Director, Finance Facilities and Procurement, the incumbent is responsible for performing hands-on financial and accounting activities that ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information and reporting.
• The role requires a strong technical accounting background and the ability to independently manage complex financial transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end activities, audit support, and financial reporting requirements. The successful candidate will analyze financial data, identify risks and opportunities for improvement, resolve operational accounting issues, and provide advice on financial processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and central agencies, the Senior Financial Analyst supports financial accountability through the application of accounting standards, financial legislation, government policies, and internal controls. The position operates with a high degree of independence and professional judgement while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex account reconciliations, financial analysis, and journal entry preparation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, including month-end and year-end activities.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and standards.
• Investigate and resolve accounting, reporting, and financial system issues.
• Monitor and analyze accounts receivable, revenue, payroll-related transactions, and inter-unit accounts.
• Support internal and external audit activities through preparation of documentation, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Identify financial risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures, documentation, and reporting tools.
• Provide technical advice and interpretation of accounting standards, policies, legislation, and financial procedures.
• Support implementation of financial system enhancements, process improvements, and operational initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience supporting audit activities and implementing process improvements.
• Experience interpreting and applying financial policies and accounting standards.
• Demonstrated experience in financial operations, reporting, reconciliations, and accounting activities.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and information systems.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound professional judgement.

Who – The Candidate:

• Demonstrated experience performing data analysis techniques to profile, validate, reconcile, troubleshoot, and analyze complex datasets. (4 years)
• Work experience creating and using advanced Excel skills such as Pivot table, VLOOKUP etc. (5 years)
• Experience using accounting principles and accounting standards or equivalent. (5 years)
• Experience with and knowledge of financial reporting ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, and using Microsoft Excel. (4 years)
• Experience working with SharePoint online, including working with spreadsheets accessed simultaneously by multiple users while still being able to add, modify and filter. (4 years)

Nice to Have

• Relevant post-secondary education in the areas of business administration, accounting or finance, Acceptable education includes degrees, diplomas and certificates.
• Experience applying financial audit, and/or financial controls, and/or financial reconciliation, and/or financial systems governance principles to large-scale data migration, data conversion, or ERP implementation projects. (3 years)
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP. (4 years)
• Experience working in accounting systems creating processes, managing budgets, and internal controls. (3 years)
• The ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures and financial records. (4 years)

How much:

$50-56/hr commensurate with experience + 4% vacation pay

Where:

Edmonton, AB, this is predominantly remote work with occasional in-office presence required.