Financial Analyst Team Lead

City of Edmonton • Edmonton, AB

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Financial Support Team Lead to guide a dedicated team within the Integrated Infrastructure Services department. This role serves as the primary point of contact for complex financial structures, ensuring project success from inception. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can balance technical accounting excellence with a service-based approach to support diverse project teams, and is a finance professional with leadership skills and a passion for project integrity.

Requirements

• University degree in accounting, finance, or a related financial discipline
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience
• One (1) year of supervisory experience is required
• Deep understanding of accounting, project management, and procurement principles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead a team effectively
• Analytical and research skills to investigate financial anomalies and implement process improvements
• Ability to balance technical accounting requirements with the practical needs of business areas
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement
• Applicants may be tested

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a large, multidisciplinary public sector environment
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, specifically SAP Ariba and various SAP modules (Project Systems, Procurement, Finance)

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of staff responsible for project setup and financial transaction processing
• Serve as the go-to expert for project cost structures, providing direction to program and project managers on complex financial questions
• Oversee the lifecycle of project financials, from initial setup to the fulfillment of commitments, while ensuring compliance with established policies
• Resolve intricate issues related to project cost variances, payment discrepancies, and contract reviews
• Work closely with internal collaborators across various branches, including Finance, Law, and Procurement, to refine how projects are tracked and reported
• Analyze financial data to prepare management-level reports and dashboards that guide forecasting and resource requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager