senior accounting analyst

City of Moose Jaw; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Pension Plan

City Recreation Pass

Staff Events

Job summary

City of Moose Jaw is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support citywide budgeting, forecasting, and financial guidance across departments. You will manage budget tools, develop rolling forecasts, and produce variance analyses for Council and leadership.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent, a degree in business, commerce, or economics, and at least three years of financial analysis experience, with strong Power BI and ERP budgeting skills. On-site work in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Business, Commerce or Economics or CPA designation.
• Minimum of 3 years of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• CPA designation or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with ERP budgeting tools and BI dashboards is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as custodian of City Budget tools (Questica & Open Book).
• Prepare annual Call for Estimates and coordinate budget reviews.
• Develop rolling forecasts and lead monthly business reviews.
• Produce variance monitoring and financial insight for Council and leadership.
• Support Capital and Equipment Reserve Budgets and annual budget document.

Skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication to leadership

Strategic decision support

Education

Degree in Business/Commerce/Economics

CPA designation

Tools

Business Central

Questica Budgeting

Power BI

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

Posted: August 27, 2026

City: City of Moose Jaw

The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in the organization's financial health. This position is responsible for closely supporting the Moose Jaw citywide budgeting and forecasting processes, performing financial analysis and partnering closely with departmental managers to provide financial guidance and support across the City.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main custodian of the City Budget tools (Questica & Open Book); prepare annual Call for Estimates, coordinate departmental budget reviews, and assist managers with budget-to-actual variance monitoring.
• Develop rolling forecasts using Questica, Business Central and Power BI; lead monthly business reviews and partner with departments to address financial variance outcomes.
• Conduct cost-benefit and PESTEL analyses, maintain the City KPI Dashboard, and support Enterprise Risk Management heat map reporting to drive evidence-based decisions.
• Under the guidance of the Director of Financial Services, act as the primary resource for the City?s Capital and Equipment Reserve Budgets, partnering with the Finance Director and other City leadership to produce the annual budget document for Council review.
• Be innovative in their work approach by, suggesting, project managing, and delivering technology adoption initiatives (Improved ERP modules utilization, Dashboard and Report creation - Power BI) to enhance financial processes, accuracy and operational efficiencies.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders, Council and leadership while actively modeling corporate values.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Commerce or Economics and/or a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA).
• Minimum of 3 years? experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with vehicle for work purposes.
• Working knowledge of software tool such as Business Central and Questica Budgeting and an advanced proficiency in Power BI.
• Proven capacity to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Strong ability to prioritize, manage tight deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to prepare and present clear financial reports to council, executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial leaders and deliver strategic decision support.

Email City of Moose Jaw your Resume, Cover Letter & References to: [e-mail]

Application Deadline: September 13, 2026

Salary: $94,560 to $118,080

One of the sunniest cities in Canada, Moose Jaw offers a small-town feel with BIG CITY amenities. Beautiful parks, historic downtown, Home of the Warriors & Snowbirds and a close drive to many lakes. All this and affordable living too.

Benefit Glimpse: Health, Dental, Vision, Pension Plan, City Recreation Pass & Staff Events

• Location Moose Jaw , SK
• Work location: On site
• Salary $ 94,560 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source CivicJobs.ca #115787

Advertised until: 2026-09-13