Strategic Budget & Forecasting Analyst

SAIT; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical premium benefits

Mental health support

Health spending account

Professional development

Tuition support

LinkedIn Learning

Pension (LAPP)

On-campus dining

Fitness facilities

Job summary

SAIT Finance is seeking a Budget Officer I to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a portfolio of SAIT schools and departments. You will develop data-driven insights, ensure compliance with SAIT policies, and collaborate with Finance partners to deliver coordinated financial planning.

The role requires a post-secondary degree and 3+ years in accounting or budgeting, with CPA in progress preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related discipline.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, budgeting, forecasting or financial reporting.
• CPA designation completed or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, reconciliations, financial controls and accounting processes across capital and operating environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• PowerBI is an asset; experience with financial systems or automation is an asset.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and improvement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly reports, and variance analysis.
• Develop expertise in financial and operational drivers for budgeting and forecasting.
• Understand portfolio operations and assess financial/operational impacts across SAIT schools and departments.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and other Analysts to deliver integrated results.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide analytics and reporting for management.
• Identify process improvements with FP&A for efficiency and automation.
• Support consolidated budgeting, forecasting, reporting and portfolio risk review.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Decision making

Education

Post-secondary degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA designation (completed or in progress)

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

ERP/financial systems

Job description

SAIT Finance is seeking a Budget Officer I to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a portfolio of SAIT schools and departments. You will develop data-driven insights, ensure compliance with SAIT policies, and collaborate with Finance partners to deliver coordinated financial planning.

The role requires a post-secondary degree and 3+ years in accounting or budgeting, with CPA in progress preferred.