Senior Financial Analyst

Aplin; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our finance client in downtown Calgary on a 10-month contract. The role is hybrid, combining collaboration with stakeholders and deep financial analysis to drive strategic decisions.

You will own forecasting, support ICAAP-style processes, build and maintain forecasting models, and prepare management reports. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A, CPA designation and strong Excel/ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a senior financial analyst role.
• 3+ years within banking/financial institution sector preferred.
• Strong forecasting experience in a highly detailed environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems; Workday and Epicor (GL) familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance subject matter expert, guiding finance, leadership, and internal partners.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational issues; identify risks/opportunities.
• Develop recommendations supporting informed decision-making and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate and support finance, strategic, and operational projects across multiple areas.
• Support the ICAAP process, including stress testing and risk scenario analysis.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder partnering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce

CPA/CA/CMA/CGA designation

Tools

Workday

Epicor GL

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join their finance team on a 10-month contract in a hybrid environment downtown Calgary. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering meaningful financial insights that support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to finance, leadership, and internal business partners.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate financial and operational issues, identifying risks, opportunities, and business impacts.
• Develop recommendations that support informed decision-making and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate and support finance, strategic, and operational projects across multiple functional areas.
• Supporting the annual ICAAP process, including financial stress testing and risk scenario analysis.
• Maintain, enhance, and continuously improve forecasting models to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and prepare reports and presentations for management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes, reporting, and overall business performance.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• 3+ years within the banking or financial institution sector is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a senior financial analyst role.
• Strong experience with forecasting - this environment has very comprehensive forecasting and is extremely detailed.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience working with ERP systems; familiarity with Workday and Epicor (GL) is an asset.

We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits.