Financial Analyst

Aplin; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is partnering with a well-established organization in South Edmonton to hire a Financial Analyst for a 10-month contract with an immediate start. The role blends financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, process improvement, and project work within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation, has 5+ years of accounting or financial analysis experience, advanced Excel skills, and Workday experience is strongly preferred to support forecasting, reporting, and

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze complex data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial and operational reports to support decision-making.
• Perform variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Develop forecasts, financial models, and ad hoc reporting for management.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead and support finance-related projects, including process improvement and technology initiatives.
• Evaluate finance processes and implement efficiency improvements.
• Document policies and workflows to support internal controls.

Skills

5+ years experience

Advanced Excel

Workday experience

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Workday

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established organization in South Edmonton to find a Financial Analyst for a 10-month contract with an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, process improvement, and project work in a collaborative finance team.

Candidates with Workday experience are strongly preferred.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial and operational reports to support business decision-making.
• Perform variance analysis, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Develop forecasts, financial models, and ad hoc reporting for management.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.
• Lead and support finance-related projects, including process improvement and technology initiatives.
• Evaluate current finance processes, identify opportunities for increased efficiency, and implement improvements.
• Document policies, procedures, and workflows to support strong internal controls and consistency.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and other finance initiatives as required.

What We're Looking For

• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manipulate complex financial data.
• Workday experience strongly preferred
• Experience improving finance processes and implementing operational efficiencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.
• Experience supporting finance projects, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives is considered an asset.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.