Senior Financial Analyst (6 Months)

AMA - Alberta Motor Association; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Vacation pay added to each paycheque

Flexible work models

Job summary

AMA - Alberta Motor Association is seeking two Senior Financial Analysts to join our Finance teams for two 6-month fixed-term positions. You’ll deliver rigorous analysis, support IFRS-compliant reporting, and partner with leadership to translate data into strategic decisions.

We value CPA credentials, strong accounting expertise, and the ability to coach others. The role offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation within a Canadian market.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business.
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).
• Seven years of progressive experience in a finance or accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate complex financial information, processes, and alternatives to produce recommendations and reporting for senior management and the board.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports and financial statements, ensuring IFRS compliance and insight for stakeholders.
• Support the annual budgeting process, including operating expense and salary worksheets, consolidating submissions, and supporting business areas throughout.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new and existing financial standards, guidelines and requirements, assessing organizational impact and coordinating implementation of recommendations.
• Lead or support cross‑functional projects and strategic initiatives as project manager or subject matter expert, translating strategy into business requirements and ensuring delivery on scope and schedule.
• Working with financial models to deliver insights, including supporting strong capital management and liquidity practices, and providing financial forecasts.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of financial processes, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business

CPA designation

Job description

• This posting is for two, 6 month fixed term positions **

Drive Financial Excellence at AMA

The Opportunity

• This posting is for two, 6 month fixed term positions **

Are you a sharp financial mind who thrives on complexity, mentors others, and turns data into decisions? AMA is looking for two Senior Financial Analysts to join our Finance teams. Reporting to the Controller or Director, Finance, you’ll deliver rigorous analysis that informs decision‑making. If you bring the depth of a CPA, the instincts of a strategist, and the communication skills to bridge finance and the business, we'd love to meet you.

A Place to Belong

AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members—everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well‑being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!

For us, curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AI‑powered tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when it’s used to work smarter, increase efficiency, and find better ways to get things done.

About

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive wage
• Vacation pay is added to each paycheque
• Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle

Who You Are

• You have solid accounting and finance expertise across financial reporting, budgeting, and financial systems.
• You are someone colleagues turn to for guidance, coaching, and subject‑matter know‑how.
• You bring strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a track record of dissecting complex data and making clear recommendations.
• You are a master researcher, able to dig into complex technical concepts and provide clear guidance
• You communicate with confidence at all levels, from accounting technicians to senior leadership, translating complex financial concepts into accessible insights.
• You are organized and deadline‑driven, comfortable managing competing priorities and delivering under time pressure.
• You are flexible and creative, ready to develop business solutions in ambiguous or evolving situations.
• You build strong working relationships across the organization and take a collaborative, customer‑focused approach to your work.

How You’ll Make An Impact

You will embody flexibility and adaptability, as you leverage your skills to support the teams where needed, which may include:

• Analyze and evaluate complex financial information, processes, and alternatives to produce recommendations and reporting for senior management and the board.
• Oversee preparation of financial reports and financial statements, ensuring relevance, accuracy, IFRS compliance and appropriate insight for stakeholders.
• Support the annual budgeting process, including creating operating expense and salary worksheets, consolidating submissions, and supporting business areas throughout.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new and existing financial standards, guidelines and requirements, assessing organizational impact and coordinating implementation of recommendations.
• Lead or support cross‑functional projects and strategic initiatives as project manager or subject matter expert, translating strategy into business requirements and ensuring delivery on scope and schedule.
• Working with financial models to deliver insights, including supporting strong capital management and liquidity practices, and providing financial forecasts.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of financial processes, policies, and procedures.

What You Bring To The Table

• Post‑secondary degree in Accounting or Business.
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).
• Seven years of progressive experience in a finance or accounting role, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Belonging Matters Here

AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. We’ll work with you feel supported throughout your journey with us.

Work Model

Hybrid

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.