Strategic Finance & Procurement Analyst

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst in Edmonton. You will manage procurement controls, contracting and payments, ensuring governance and risk mitigation across SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, and related processes.

The role requires a university degree in a related field with an accounting designation and minimum three years of experience, plus strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field (eg. Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration).
• Accounting designation plus 3 years additional related experience.
• Detailed knowledge of GoA financial legislation, internal controls and policies.
• Extensive knowledge of contract and grant administration, risk management and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills and proven negotiation and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate legal and financial risk exposure by identifying procurement and funding risks and recommending solutions.
• Develop and deliver training on contract and purchasing principles to enhance procurement capacity.
• Examine the ministry's financial operations to ensure accountability processes are adequate.
• Support contract managers in reviewing solicitation documents, evaluating criteria and drafting contracts or grant agreements.
• Prepare or review payables disclosures and support SAP Ariba processes and issues.
• Apply GAAS, PSAB and GAAP in performing reviews.
• Provide cover for Operations Senior Financial Analyst and Operations Unit Manager.

Skills

Agility

Building Collaborative Environments

Creative Problem Solving

Drive for Results

Systems Thinking

Education

University degree in related field

Accounting designation

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP Fieldglass

Alberta Purchasing Connection

Job description

Government of Alberta is seeking a Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst in Edmonton. You will manage procurement controls, contracting and payments, ensuring governance and risk mitigation across SAP Ariba, SAP Fieldglass, and related processes.

The role requires a university degree in a related field with an accounting designation and minimum three years of experience, plus strong communication and analytical skills.