Senior Financial Analyst

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo; Alberta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Fort McMurray is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to conduct comprehensive financial analyses and support budget management. The ideal candidate should have a degree in accounting and a CPA designation, along with experience in public sector finance. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must have four years of accounting and budgeting experience in computerized environments.
• Previous public sector experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Compile, research, and analyze financial information.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analysis.
• Assist in developing financial policies.
• Provide training on financial procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of public finances

Proficiency with financial management systems

Advanced analytical techniques

Ability to summarize financial data

Customer service skills

Education

Degree in accounting or related field

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 3750

Affiliation: CUPE Municipal

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly

Shift / Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Division / Department: Corporate Services, Financial Services

Job Location: Fort McMurray

Pay Level: PL14

Start Rate: $ 54.99

Permanent Rate: $ Permanent rate effective after completion of probation

COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480

Posted (dd / mm / yyyy): 23 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date (dd / mm / yyyy): 07 / 09 / 2025

Posting Type: Internal and External

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.

About the Division

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Division—a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running—with excellence.

From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow's challenges.

If you're ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where your skills make a difference, this is your space to grow.

General Description

Under general supervision, the Senior Financial Analyst accomplishes financial analysis assignments on an individual or cooperative basis. This includes performing complex and in-depth financial analysis; developing, maintaining, consolidating, or modifying financial models, budget documents, and reports; and providing technical and functional guidance to other finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Compile, research, organize, and analyze financial information.
• Assist with the maintenance of the financial forecasting model, including long-term capital and asset management.
• Prepare municipal-wide monthly and quarterly variance analysis (operating and capital budgets).
• Assist in the development of financial policies and procedures.
• Support individual department reviews of master plans for fiscal impact, including total cost of ownership (TCO) for capital projects.
• Collate and produce annual operating and capital budget documents using best practices.
• Develop and update trend analysis on revenue and expenditures for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Develop and maintain standard procedures for variance analysis.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation, where required.
• Research and respond to budget guidelines in support of the budgeting process.
• Develop and track key performance indicators for Financial Services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of multi-year municipal-wide financial plan / budget process.
• Provide training to staff on financial procedures / systems, as needed.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to others.
• Post accurate journal entries into the financial systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of public finances and operations including budget process and procedures, budget variance analysis, fund accounting, goal setting and policy formulation process, expenditure and revenue structure, debt financing, chart of accounts, internal and external financial reports, condition analysis or financial trend monitoring, and capital improvement programming.

Broad knowledge of standards and best practices pertaining to Municipal finance and operations. Familiarity with Public Sector Accounting Standards is an asset.

• Proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to calculate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory impacts and constraints regarding revenues, expenditures, and the budget process.
• Advanced analytical techniques: break-even analysis, net present value analysis, return on investment analysis, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, sensitivity analysis.
• Familiarity with innovations in budgeting such as long-term financial planning, multi-year budgeting, budgeting for structural balance, strategic planning, and alternative budget formats.
• Ability to extract and analyze information from a variety of sources, using good judgement and financial acumen to support findings and recommendations.
• Ability to summarize financial data and effectively communicate the information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and productive work relationships.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess tact, patience, and diplomacy for dealings with other municipal employees and external parties.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

Degree specializing in accounting or related field, combined with four (4) years of accounting and budgeting experience in a computerized accounting and budgeting environment including variance reporting, with extensive use of spreadsheet and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required.

Previous public sector experience is an asset.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Candidates who hold a diploma in accounting or related field and have obtained a CPA designation will be deemed as meeting the requirements of the position.

Other Requirements

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• Pre-employment testing may be required as part of the interview process.
• Requires a high degree of concentration to ensure accuracy in the work completed.
• Occasionally encounters periods of high demand due to tight deadlines.

Safety

As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB's health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

To apply: Please visit our website at. Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.