Senior Financial Analyst

Job Information Job Requisition ID: 85079 Ministry: Hospital and Surgical Health Services Location: Edmonton Full or Part-Time: Full Time Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent Scope: Open Competition Closing Date: October 14, 2026 Classification: Finance 4 Salary: $3,443.27 to $4,551.21 bi-weekly ($89,869 - $118,787/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Ministry of Hospitals and Surgical Health Services is building a more resilient and sustainable health care delivery system that can support Albertans getting care when and where they need it, while responding to system-wide health challenges, improving health outcomes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. The ministry supports Albertans’ health by delivering safe, person-centered, quality emergency and medical health services; procurement and contract management; supporting innovative information management and technologies; and regulating hospital and emergency health care. For further information, visit the ministry website at Role Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations & Assurance, the Senior Financial Analyst, Reporting, Compliance & Systems provides leadership and expertise in financial reporting, government disclosures, compliance, internal controls and financial systems. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the Ministry meets legislative, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements while supporting strong governance, accountability and stewardship of public resources. The Senior Financial Analyst leads complex reporting and compliance initiatives, supports internal and external audit activities, assesses and strengthens internal control frameworks, and provides strategic advice on financial risks and emerging issues. The role also leads business process and systems improvement initiatives, promotes data integrity and reporting excellence, and collaborates with stakeholders across the Ministry and central agencies to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting and audit expertise with exceptional stakeholder engagement, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities: Lead ministry wide financial reporting, disclosures, and financial consolidation activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, accounting standards, financial directives, government policies, and reporting requirements while providing expert advice on emerging accounting and reporting matters. Provide leadership in internal control, risk management, and assurance practices by assessing control effectiveness, identifying compliance risks, coordinating audit and assurance activities and developing recommendations that strengthen financial stewardship, accountability, and operational effectiveness. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and stakeholders through the preparation of complex financial analysis, management reporting, briefing materials, risk assessments and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. Lead financial systems, reporting, and business process improvement initiatives, including system enhancements, compliance monitoring, reporting frameworks, automation opportunities, data quality improvements, and implementation of new financial policies, processes and reporting requirements. Build and maintain effective relationships with reporting entities, program areas, auditors, central agencies, and external stakeholders, providing guidance on financial reporting, governance, compliance and operational matters while resolving complex issues and promoting accountability. Provide technical accounting leadership on complex reporting matters, including accounting policy interpretation, assessment of emerging s…

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