Financial Analyst

Xpera; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount programs

Recognition awards

Employee referrals

Business casual environment

Career growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation is hiring a Financial Analyst to strengthen financial insight, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Reporting to the Controller, you will bridge finance, operations, and technology to transform complex data into actionable insights that support strategic priorities.

This hybrid role requires stakeholder collaboration and a proactive mindset, with growth opportunities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience managing projects from vision through implementation.
• Experience delivering high-quality written and verbal communications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven change management能力 to drive performance.
• Ability to work independently with limited information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, JIRA, and BPM tools.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and familiarity with accounting/financial systems.
• Advanced financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to track KPIs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into solutions.
• Own CRM implementation, design processes, test, rollout and continuous improvement.
• Support sales growth via pipeline analysis and performance insights.
• Build financial models including margin, pricing, and make/buy analyses.
• Lead system/process improvements and coordinate with tech teams.
• Lead user acceptance testing to ensure system alignment with business needs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and data consolidation with Accounting.
• Prepare timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports and presentations.
• Ensure data accuracy and reconciliation across reporting systems.

Skills

Financial analysis

Dashboarding

Stakeholder collaboration

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Communication

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Information Systems/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

JIRA

BPM tools

Job description

Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation (Xpera) is Canada's premier national provider of risk mitigation services. Our comprehensive offerings empower clients to enhance business performance and maintain operational continuity by equipping them with the expertise and tools necessary to manage risks at all levels. Our innovative solutions encompass investigations, labour dispute management, evacuation support, emergency security, and emergency staffing. With these solutions, we collaborate with our clients as a proactive partner, poised to assist them in addressing current crises or developing strategies to mitigate potential future risks. More information about Xpera can be found at xpera.ca.

Adventurous, Respectful, Determined: We lead with 'yes', trust in our shared expertise, and embrace innovation while holding each other accountable to our vision.

We are excited to introduce a new Financial Analyst role within our Finance team. This net-new position reflects our continued investment in strengthening financial insight, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in bridging finance, operations, and technology - transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic priorities. Working closely with stakeholders across departments, you will help identify opportunities for process improvement, enhance reporting capabilities, and support the development of scalable financial solutions. This role is designed for a proactive, analytical thinker who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, challenging assumptions, and driving meaningful change. As Xpera continues to grow, the Financial Analyst will be instrumental in shaping how we leverage data to improve performance and deliver value across the business.

This is a regular, full-time hybrid position, Monday to Friday, with one to two days per week in the Edmonton, Alberta office (1024 Parsons Road SW). The salary range is $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 CAD per year, based on experience, and includes benefits, an EAP, and an RRSP matching program from your first day of employment.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze business and financial data to identify trends, performance drivers, and actionable insights that support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide visibility into business performance.
• Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to gather requirements, define business needs, and translate them into practical solutions.
• Own the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of the sales CRM, including process design, testing, rollout, and continuous improvement.
• Support sales growth through pipeline analysis, performance tracking, and insights to improve conversion, productivity, and revenue.
• Develop financial models and analyses, including gross margin, pricing, standard costing, and buy-versus-lease evaluations.
• Lead system and process improvements by identifying gaps, recommending enhancements, and coordinating implementation with technical teams.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure systems and solutions meet business requirements and quality standards.
• Support annual strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and data consolidation in partnership with Accounting and functional leaders.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results against budget, forecast, and prior year; identify root causes and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Prepare and coordinate timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial and management reporting, including executive and Board presentations.
• Ensure reporting systems and source data are accurate and reconciled, support variance analysis, and continuously improve FP&A reporting processes and practices.

What You Will Bring:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Experience managing projects from vision setting through implementation.
• Experience developing and delivering high quality written and verbal communications.
• A team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability in change management to drive a high performing culture.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with limited information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, JIRA, and BPM tools.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of accounting and financial systems/software and basic financial principles.
  
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including proficiency with financial modeling tools.

Why Work With Us:

• Great employee perks including discount programs and recognition awards.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Business casual environment.
• Opportunity for career growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

In accordance with Human Rights and Accessibility legislation, Xpera is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. Applicant should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.