Senior Financial Compensation Analyst

SAIT • Calgary, AB

4d • CA$90,000 - CA$100,000

About The Position

SAIT’s Finance department loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs.

The Opportunity
Job classification: P2006 - Budget Officer II
Salary range: $90,000 - 100,000
Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Hours per week: 37.5
Position end date: April 1, 2028
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Deadline to apply: Until position is filled
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Financial Compensation Analyst serves as the primary liaison between Finance and Human Resources, leading workforce analytics, compensation reporting, and position management processes that support strategic workforce planning and informed decision-making. The role ensures the integrity and quality of workforce and financial information used to support operational and strategic decision-making across the institution.

The position provides workforce and compensation analysis, insights, and recommendations to support labour cost management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and institutional decision-making. The incumbent plays a key role in assessing and implementing changes arising from legislative requirements, collective bargaining agreements, compensation programs, and position management practices. By leveraging technology, automation, data governance, and industry best practices, the role drives modernization and continuous improvement of workforce reporting and analytics.

Success in this role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the institution, and contribute to SAIT's innovation and transformation objectives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, or related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning, position management, compensation analysis, financial reporting, and related business processes.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• 3+ years of related budgetary and accounting experience.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing business needs.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional judgment when working with confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• Professional accounting designation is preferred.
• experience with Banner and Adaptive Planning is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Finance liaison to Human Resources, supporting workforce planning, compensation, position management, and staffing complement reporting.
• Lead position control activities and support workforce planning through the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, monthly reporting, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial analysis and insights related to labour relations initiatives, collective bargaining agreements, legislative changes, compensation programs, and organizational change.
• Develop and enhance workforce analytics, reporting solutions, and decision-support tools that enable evidence-based planning and informed decision-making.
• Lead initiatives to automate, optimize, and modernize workforce reporting processes by applying industry best practices, emerging technologies, and continuous improvement principles.

Benefits

• Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
• SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
• Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
• Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
• Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
• Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

What This Job Offers

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