Financial Analyst (Beaumont)

The City of Beaumont is growing, and so is our Finance team! We are a forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Our team is collaborative, professional, and committed to supporting the vision of a vibrant, growing community. Located within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Beaumont offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful municipal initiatives while working in a energetic and evolving environment. Are you a financial professional who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insights? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise supports strategic decision‑making and organizational success? If so, we encourage you to apply. Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst, the Financial Analyst is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the City’s financial planning and budgeting framework. This position supports the development, monitoring, and reporting of the City’s operating and capital budgets while providing financial analysis, training, and technical expertise to departments across the organization. The role ensures alignment between approved financial plans and actual results, supports grant administration, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial accountability and decision‑making throughout the organization. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical and service‑oriented professional who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, solving complex financial challenges, and driving continuous improvement within a dynamic municipal environment. What YOU’RE Responsible for Budget Planning & Coordination Coordinate the annual operating and capital budget process, including budget development, consolidation, and reporting. Review budget forecasts, change requests, and submissions for accuracy, reasonableness, and consistency with established practices. Analyze and summarize budget information for annual budget development, quarterly forecasting, and financial reporting. Prepare and coordinate publication of budget documents and approved budget changes. Support public and internal budget presentations and reporting requirements. Financial Planning & Organizational Support Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision‑making. Collaborate with departments to develop forecasts, business cases, and financial plans. Train and support budget owners, administrators, and staff on budgeting processes, financial planning tools, and best practices. Identify and implement improvements to budgeting processes, systems, and reporting tools. Develop ad hoc reports and analysis to support leadership decision‑making. Financial Analysis & Reporting Analyze and report on budget‑to‑actual variances and financial performance trends. Coordinate quarterly forecasting activities with departmental leadership. Maintain alignment between approved budgets and financial records, including cost centres, general ledger structures, and project budgets. Support year‑end financial reporting, audit requirements, and financial statement preparation activities. Coordinate the alignment of tangible capital asset transactions with approved capital project plans. Grant Administration & Funding Programs Coordinate municipal grant applications in alignment with approved budgets and strategic priorities. Monitor grant‑funded projects and ensure compliance with funding requirements. Update grant applications and reporting based on revised forecasts and actual expenditures. Support reporting requirements related to provincial and federal funding programs. Financial Systems & Process Improvement Act as a subject‑matter expert for budgeting software, financial planning tools, and reporting systems. Provide technical support and guidance related to budgeting, financial reporting, and coding structures. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and operational departments to improve financial processes and data quality. Support the development and maintenance of financial models, including fees and charges frameworks. What YOU Bring Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field. CPA designation (or legacy CA, CMA, or CGA designation) in good standing. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or financial planning. Strong understanding of budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and financial reporting principles. Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS). Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills. Ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate it effectively to a variety of audiences. Demonstrated experience delivering training, technical guidance, and support to internal stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships across all levels of the organization. Assets Municipal government experience is considered a robust asset. Experience with budgeting and financial management systems; experience with Euna Budget Pro (formerly Questica). Power BI proficiency. What WE Offer A salary range of $86,832.20 - $113,276.80 per annum (based on experience and qualifications). Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package. Health Wellness and Learning Spending. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Beaumont