The Senior Financial Analyst plays a critical role in the organization’s financial health. This position is responsible for closely supporting the Moose Jaw citywide budgeting and forecasting processes, performing financial analysis and partnering closely with departmental managers to provide financial guidance and support across the City.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Serve as the main custodian of the City Budget tools (Questica & Open Book); prepare annual Call for Estimates, coordinate departmental budget reviews, and assist managers with budget-to-actual variance monitoring.
- Develop rolling forecasts using Questica, Business Central and Power BI; lead monthly business reviews and partner with departments to address financial variance outcomes.
- Conduct cost-benefit and PESTEL analyses, maintain the City KPI Dashboard, and support Enterprise Risk Management heat map reporting to drive evidence-based decisions.
- Under the guidance of the Director of Financial Services, act as the primary resource for the City’s Capital and Equipment Reserve Budgets, partnering with the Finance Director and other City leadership to produce the annual budget document for Council review.
- Be innovative in their work approach by, suggesting, project managing,



and delivering technology adoption initiatives (Improved ERP modules utilization, Dashboard and Report creation – Power BI) to enhance financial processes, accuracy and operational efficiencies.
- Translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders, Council and leadership while actively modeling corporate values

Qualifications

- Degree in Business, Commerce or Economics and/or a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Working knowledge of software tool such as Business Central and Questica Budgeting and an advanced proficiency in Power BI.
- Proven capacity to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Solid ability to prioritize, manage tight deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to prepare and present clear financial reports to council, executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts for nonfinancial leaders and deliver strategic decision support

📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Moose Jaw)
🏢 City of Moose Jaw
📍 Moose Jaw