Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Financial and Administrative Operations, the Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst is responsible for procurement, contract and payment controls, compliance and accountability.

The Senior Finance and Procurement Analyst is a key Accounting Officer for the Ministry and provides expertise across the full procurement and contracting lifecycle, including approvals, solicitation, contract management, payment and closeout.

They ensure effective financial controls and accountability while identifying and implementing process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.

The position also supports the review of daily financial transactions related to accounts payable, procurement cards, grants, contracts and expense claims.

As the Ministry’s contracting systems expert, the role supports Alberta Purchasing Connection, SAP Ariba and SAP Fieldglass.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Mitigate legal and financial risk exposure by identifying procurement and funding risks and recommending solutions.

Identify risk management issues, evaluates and recommends strategies to address emerging issues.

Applies discretion and skilled judgment to advise on procurement and granting strategies and proposals.





Develop and deliver training on contract and purchasing principles, policy and procedure to enhance or maintain the procurement capacity of the ministry.

Examine the ministry's financial operations to provide assurance that the accountability processes in place are adequate.

Support contract managers in navigating the procurement process, including assisting with reviewing drafted solicitation documents, developing evaluation criteria, reviewing drafted contracts or grant agreements and capturing procurement decisions as required for open and fair competition.

Prepare or review other payables disclosures as required such as hosting and expenditure disclosures.

Support staff in completing goods, services and related financial/payment transactions in SAP Ariba, navigating SAP issues and enforcing best practices throughout Ministry.

Apply qualified judgement in following Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Public Sector Accounting Bodies (PSAB) practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in performing reviews.

Provide cover-off for the Operations Senior Financial Analyst and the Operations Unit Manager.

📌 Senior Finance And Procurement Analyst Edmonton
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton