Senior Financial Analyst

Cpask; Moose Jaw; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Moose Jaw, located in south-central Saskatchewan, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support citywide budgeting and forecasting, perform financial analysis, and partner with departmental managers to provide financial guidance and support across the City.

You will manage budget tools such as Questica & Open Book, develop rolling forecasts using Questica, Business Central and Power BI, and lead monthly reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree or CPA designation required for professional finance practice.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with vehicle for work purposes.
• Experience with Power BI and Questica Budgeting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as custodian of City Budget tools and support budget reviews.
• Develop rolling forecasts and lead monthly business reviews.
• Conduct cost-benefit and PESTEL analyses and monitor KPIs.
• Prepare annual budget documents for Council review.
• Drive ERP and dashboard initiatives to improve processes.
• Translate financial data for non-financial stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Degree in Business, Commerce or Economics or CPA

Tools

Business Central

Questica Budgeting

Power BI

Job description

Closing Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026

Min. Experience: 2 - 3

Job Description

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.

Skills

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.

Located in south-central Saskatchewan, the City of Moose Jaw is a vibrant, growing municipal center committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable services to its community of over 33,000 residents. Governed by a dedicated Mayor and City Council, the organization oversees key civic functions including infrastructure development, public safety, financial stewardship, environmental services, and community planning.

Driven by its core corporate values—Professionalism, Respect, Pride, One Team, and Integrity—the City fosters a collaborative, resident-centric, and high-performing workplace. The organization is focused on visionary leadership, strong financial management, and continuous innovation, providing diverse opportunities for professionals to build rewarding careers while directly contributing to the growth, safety, and vitality of the community.