Financial Analyst (Full-Time, Continuing)

University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Lethbridge is inviting applications for a full-time Financial Analyst, based in Lethbridge, Alberta. The role reports to the Director of Resource Planning and serves as a financial consultant to university departments, delivering analysis, budget advice, reporting, and process improvements.

The successful candidate will hold a university degree with an accounting designation, at least five years of accounting experience, and proficiency with Banner, FMW Web, Caseware and Excel.

Qualifications

• Must hold a university degree and an accounting designation.
• Minimum 5 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience with forecasting and reporting is required.
• Experience with Banner, FMW Web budget software, Caseware and Excel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, budgetary advice, and training to departments.
• Perform complex accounting functions including reconciliations and yearend working papers.
• Process and approve accounting transactions and support various projects.
• Identify risks and provide process improvements to stakeholders.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Forecasting & reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

University degree

Accounting designation

Tools

Banner

FMW Web budget

Caseware

Excel

Job description

About the University

At the University of Lethbridge, we speak in perspectives. We are located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory in southern Alberta with campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary. ULethbridge is more than a place to learn - it's a place to build a career and make a lasting impact. We are one of Canada's top universities and leading research institutions with more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students. We are an inclusive university that values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Our people are our greatest strength, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and success for all of our people. Together, we transform lives and communities.

The Financial Services team invites qualified applicants to apply for the full time continuing position of Financial Analyst to start preferably by November 3rd, 2026. Reporting to the Director of Resource Planning, this position will be a financial consultant to other University departments as well as complete activities within the Financial Services department that supports the institution's strategic priorities. Through the financial consultant role, the analyst will be instrumental in adding value by providing analysis, budgetary advice, training, reporting, risk identification and mitigation, business process recommendations, and proactive support to departments. Within the Financial Services department, this challenging role will be responsible for complex accounting and analytical functions, account reconciliations, yearend working papers, processing and approving accounting transactions and various projects as they arise. As a team, we encourage critical thinking, questioning and recommendations from all staff to strengthen our processes, services and team.

The University of Lethbridge is undertaking a job classification and compensation review for Administrative Professional Officer ( APO ) positions. As such, the salary range currently assigned for this position may be adjusted as a result of this project.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a University degree and an accounting designation, plus a minimum of 5 years of related accounting experience. Experience with forecasting and reporting is required. Experience working in a post-secondary institution as well as experience using various software programs such as Banner, FMW Web budget software, Caseware and Excel for analysis, would be considered an asset.

Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, experience working in a collaborative role and superior organizational skills to manage multiple demands. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment where it is critical that the successful candidate be able to adapt to change, handle a workload with multiple, competing deadlines, and be able to respond positively and professionally to the pressures of change of course and new assignments.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $66,716.84 - $83,930.19 annually

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)

Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE) $66,716.84 - $101,143.54 annually (APO - Grade 3)

Campus

Campus Lethbridge

Open Date

Open Date 09/18/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/04/2026

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 11/03/2026

Employment Equity

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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