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. Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year 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. 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.



Build and maintain team-oriented relationships with Finance Business Partners, schools, departments, and other stakeholders.

Deliver responsive, professional customer service while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment. Partner with Finance colleagues to address issues, share best practices, and support consistent financial planning and analysis across portfolios. Automation, Innovation & Transformation: Proactively collaborate with FP&A; team to identify process improvements, reduce redundancies, optimize resource allocation, and increase team efficiency and capacity.

Contribute to automation, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives across Finance. Assist with implementing process improvements and communicating changes to stakeholders. Support consolidated budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis activities.

Assist in identifying portfolio-wide risks, opportunities, and trends to support planning and decision-making. Promote consistency across portfolios by reviewing processes and recommending improvements where appropriate. Post-secondary degree or diploma in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related discipline. ~3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial reporting. ~ Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, reconciliations, financial controls and accounting processes across capital and operating environments.



~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). ~ Proficiency with PowerBI would be as asset. ~ Experience with financial systems, reporting tools or automation is an asset. ~ Solid analytical and organizational skills, with a high degree of accuracy and a continuous improvement mindset. ~ Strong relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused approach. ~ At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities.

SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision advantages so you, and your family, are well supported - Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate - Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account - Career development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses - Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence - Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community.

We’re committed to community and belonging Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT. #

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