Senior Financial Analyst

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Capital Asset function within its Finance team. The role focuses on fixed assets, depreciation, and lifecycle management, with involvement in monthly closes and variance analysis.

You will partner with operational teams for capital project accounting, assist with budgeting and forecasting, and support internal/external audits. Hybrid work options within Alberta are available as part of Health Shared Services.

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree specializing in accounting or related field (e.g. economics, statistics).
• Related experience of 3 to 5 years in the field of accounting will be considered. Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• 3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong focus on fixed assets or capital accounting. Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting practices. Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, or similar). Advanced proficiency in Excel. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (PSAS) related to capital assets.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers for capital assets.
• Participate in monthly and year-end close processes for capital assets, including variance analysis.
• Partner with operational teams to support capital project accounting and capitalization policies.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to fixed assets.
• Identify and implement process improvements, controls, and efficiencies within the capital asset function.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team, supporting the Capital Asset function. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong experience in fixed asset accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and lifecycle management of capital assets. Key Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., PSAS) related to capital assets. Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and working papers for capital assets. Participate in the monthly and year-end close processes for capital assets, including variance analysis. Partner with operational teams to support capital project accounting and capitalization policies. Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and capital planning. Support internal and external audit requests related to fixed assets. Identify and implement process improvements, controls, and efficiencies within the capital asset function. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, as needed.

Description:

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will coordinate and/or prepare complex financial and statistical analysis and reports, along with providing interpretation of analyses and reports to support business and external requirements. Your work will be focused on budgets, forecasting, recommendations for program and/or cost efficiencies and development or enhancements to processes and controls. In addition, you will coordinate and monitor progress of financial projects, as well as coach and guide other department staff such as Financial Analysts.

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Health Shared Services
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $51.89
• Maximum Salary: $62.78
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Health Shared Services
• Classification: Sr Financial Analyst
• Union: AUPE GSS
• Unit and Program: Health Shared Services
• Primary Location: Southport Tower
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $51.89
• Maximum Salary: $62.78
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Post secondary degree specializing in accounting or related field (e.g. economics, statistics).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Related experience of 3 to 5 years in the field of accounting will be considered. Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

3–5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong focus on fixed assets or capital accounting. Strong understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting practices. Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, or similar). Advanced proficiency in Excel. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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