Job opportunity
Municipal Financial Planning Analyst
Culture Alberta
Lead municipal financial planning and reporting for The City of Red Deer in a full-time, approximately 24-month term position. Apply advanced accounting principles independently.
The Financial Analyst supports City departments through financial analysis, legislation interpretation, systems work, and reporting. Responsibilities span budgets, forecasts, audits, controls, business processes, and stakeholder consultation. Professional judgment and strong working relationships are essential while maintaining financial integrity across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead annual budgets, forecasts, audits, and financial reporting
Evaluate contracts, business cases, variances, and operational performance
Optimize financial systems, applications, integrations, and processes
Advise management on controls, policies, feasibility, and improvements
Prepare reports, projections, filings, and executive presentations
Requirements:
Chartered Professional Accountant designation or equivalent education and experience
Five years of related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Experience with complex computerized financial applications
Ability to prepare financial reports and complex reconciliations
Bring advanced accounting, financial analysis, and reporting expertise to support Red Deer’s municipal operations and financial decisions.
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Apply on source site The Financial Analyst supports City departments through financial analysis, legislation interpretation, systems work, and reporting. Responsibilities span budgets, forecasts, audits, controls, business processes, and stakeholder consultation. Professional judgment and strong working relationships are essential while maintaining financial integrity across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead annual budgets, forecasts, audits, and financial reporting
Evaluate contracts, business cases, variances, and operational performance
Optimize financial systems, applications, integrations, and processes
Advise management on controls, policies, feasibility, and improvements
Prepare reports, projections, filings, and executive presentations
Requirements:
Chartered Professional Accountant designation or equivalent education and experience
Five years of related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Experience with complex computerized financial applications
Ability to prepare financial reports and complex reconciliations
Bring advanced accounting, financial analysis, and reporting expertise to support Red Deer’s municipal operations and financial decisions.
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