Senior Analyst, Budget & IT Contracts

SaskEnergy Incorporated; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

SaskEnergy Incorporated is seeking a qualified Senior Analyst, IT Budget & Contracts to oversee financial operations and vendor governance within the DT&S unit. The role supports budgets, analyzes performance, and ensures contract compliance and service excellence.

Non-union, permanent full-time position located in Saskatoon. Travel may be required; CPA is a plus, and experience with Power BI and cloud FinOps is desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or Commerce (finance-focused preferred).
• Three years of budgeting and invoice management experience.
• CPA designation would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Power BI, data visualization, cloud (FinOps), ITIL and TOGAF frameworks is an asset.
• Experience with end-to-end budget processes, variance analysis, and annual budgets.
• Ability to oversee contracts and work with vendors to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve financial expenditures related to technology, vendors, and contracts.
• Lead the preparation of the annual operating budget and capital utilization for DT&S.
• Lead end-to-end yearly budget development for capital and operating dollars within DT&S.
• Collaborate with the DT&S leadership team to set budget goals, financial targets, and spending guidelines.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership, analyzing variances and cost drivers.
• Apply financial management principles to optimize cloud spending and align resources with goals.
• Lead IT finance and vendor governance policies and enforcement leveraging IT frameworks.
• Provide guidance on vendor selection, negotiation, contract review and risk assessment.
• Support contract lifecycle processes, including renewals and performance reviews.

Education

Business Administration or Commerce degree

CPA designation (asset)

Budgeting

Invoice management

Vendor management

Power BI

Data visualization

FinOps knowledge

ITIL knowledge

TOGAF knowledge

Tools

Power BI

ITIL

TOGAF

Job description

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Senior Analyst, IT Budget & Contracts is responsible for providing oversight of financial operations and vendor governance within the Digital, Technology, & Security (DT&S) business unit. This role supports the preparation and monitoring of budgets, analyzes financial performance, and overseeing vendor contract compliance and service excellence. Position Details Non-union. This position is permanent full time.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and approve financial expenditures related to technology, vendors, and contracts.
• Lead the preparation of the annual operating budget and capital utilization for DT&S.
• Lead the end-to-end yearly budget development for capital and operating dollars within DT&S.
• Collaborate with the DT&S leadership team to establish annual budget goals, financial targets, and spending guidelines.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership in DT&S, providing insights into budget variances variance analysis, cost drivers, and areas of concern or potential risks and providing recommendations on efficiencies.
• Apply financial management principles to optimize cloud spending and ensure financial resource alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead the establishment and enforcement of IT finance and vendor governance and management policies by leveraging information technology frameworks.
• Provide guidance on vendor selection, negotiation, contract review and risk assessment.
• Support contract lifecycle processes, including renewals and performance reviews, offering strategic guidance to DT&S Leadership.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Degree in Business Administration or Commerce (major in Finance preferred), or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience, which includes knowledge of budgeting and invoice management.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Power BI, data visualization, on premise and cloud (FinOps, etc.) IT, ITIL and TOGAF financial and vendor management frameworks would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of end-to-end budget processes, including variance analysis and preparing annual budgets.
• Ability to oversee contracts and work effectively with vendors to resolve issues.
• Ability to work on a team while building and maintaining effective relationships.
• Must have a continuing record of professional development and continuous learning.
• A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

Additional Information

Travel, including overnight stays away from bid headquarters, is required on occasion.

Closing Date October 8, 2026 Salary Range $72,913 - $102,066 #LI-POST

We are Saskatchewan's natural gas distribution company. Together with TransGas, our natural gas transmission and storage subsidiary, we provide convenience, comfort and reliable natural gas service for our customers. We offer an array of challenging career opportunities throughout the province, an attractive total rewards package and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We also value and supports a diverse workforce. We invite you to join our team!