Financial Analyst

Portfolio Responsibilities

• 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.

Relationship Management

Automation, Innovation & Transformation

Consolidated Responsibilities

• 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.
• CPA designation completed or in progress.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a high degree of accuracy and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Sound judgement, strong decision-making skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.