Financial Analyst

SAIT’s Finance department loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs. 
The Opportunity   Job classification: P2013 Budget Officer I (b) Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000  Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.  Hours per week: 37.5 Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year Deadline to apply: until filled   

The Financial Analyst provides budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis support for a portfolio of schools and departments within SAIT.

The Financial Analyst is expected to develop expertise in designated areas to identify potential financial risks, provide data-driven insights, and support informed decision-making while ensuring compliance with SAIT's financial policies, procedures, and processes.

A key responsibility of this role is to effectively collaborate with the Finance Business Partners and other Financial Analysts to achieve consistent and integrated results for the assigned portfolio.

The Financial Analyst will foster and build collaborative, supportive relationships with operational personnel within the portfolio to gain a comprehensive understanding of business needs and provide analytics and reporting for financial and operational management. The role also requires a foundational understanding of Finance department initiatives, processes, and strategic priorities.

Please note: as part of the pre-employment screening process, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete both a Criminal Record Check and a Credit Check.

How you'll contribute

Portfolio Responsibilities: 

• Prepare the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly reports, and variance analysis in alignment with SAIT's strategy, policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Develop expertise in the financial and operational drivers that support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Build a strong understanding of portfolio operations, including key priorities, risks, challenges, and initiatives, and assess their financial and operational impacts.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Finance Business Partners, schools, departments, and other stakeholders.