Financial Analyst

Saskatoon Police; Saskatoon; Vor Ort; CAD 102.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation during process

Zusammenfassung

The Saskatoon Police Service is seeking a Financial Analyst with strong Excel and financial modelling skills. The role focuses on budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting to support the department's planning and capital projects.

Candidates should have CPA designation and 4–6 years of related experience, with knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in a related discipline plus CPA designation.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in financial management analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards and strong analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Provides budget management support across planning, directing and control.
• Performs budgeting and reconciliation of salaries, wages and payroll costs.
• Collects and evaluates financial data to assist with budget and project decisions.
• Prepares monthly financial results including forecasts and variances.
• Trains personnel on budget, funded programs and financial systems.
• Supports grant applications and advises divisions on funding sources.

Kenntnisse

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial modelling

Jobbeschreibung

Closing Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 - 5:00 pm

Department: Finance and Asset Management

The Saskatoon Police Service is looking for a Financial Analystwho has extensive experience in Microsoft Exceland in financial modelling. If this sounds like an area you are passionate about,

Duties:

• Provides budget management support in the areas of planning, organizing, directing and control. Conducts confidential analysis and provides recommendations regarding budget, accounting, and payroll matters.
• Provides budgetary and financial policy direction and consultation to departments as required.
• Performs the budgeting and reconciliation of salaries, wages and payroll costs related to the budget.
• Collects, integrates and evaluates financial data, from various sources, to provide analysis and give recommendations on budget, capital projects, sufficiency of reserves, government funded programs, and business plans, including analysis of all financial accounts.
• Coordinates, analyzes and prepares monthly financial results for the Service, including forecasting and budget to actual variances of revenue, expenditures, and capital.
• Trains personnel throughout the organization regarding budget, funded programs, and financial systems, policies and the updating of accounting records.
• Assists with planning, organizing, and controlling the organizations budget and related financial reporting systems, including identification of needs, problem-solving, timeliness, integrity and co-ordination of development.
• Participates in the implementation and development of financial business systems ensuring adequate internal controls are present.
• Performs accounting functions in accordance with professional standards and generally accepted accounting practices, including reconciliation of various reserves and other accounts as well as the accounting for completed capital projects.
• Prepares and completes reports for federal and provincial funding programs.
• Performs financial work for various capital projects.
• Support available grant applications, provide financial information and advice to the divisions with the intent of maximizing funding sources.
• Assists in developing proactive and innovative financial strategies, policy options, implementation plans and procedures to support the organization’s strategic direction.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in related discipline plus completion of a professional Canadian accounting designation, i.e. CPA.
• Four to six year's progressively responsible experience in financial management analysis and reporting.
• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and financial systems and procedures, financial research and analysis techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and finance administration.
• Considerable knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and senior administration as well as the Board of Police Commissioners.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the preparation and presentation of complex financial and technical reports.
• Ability to problem solve through consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Demonstrated skill in financial research and analysis, including the ability to apply research and evaluation techniques.
• Experience in a Municipal Environment would be an asset.
• Ability to pass the Saskatoon Police Service security clearance process.

$102,126.96 to $119,998.80 per annum (2026rates)

Accommodation

The Saskatoon Police Service strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations.