Intermediate Financial Analyst
Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Remote/Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract - 6 Months
Job ID: CR3312032026
Posting Date: March 12, 2026
Closing Date: March 20, 2026
About Value First Staffing Solutions Inc.
Value First Staffing Solutions Inc. is an Alberta-based employment agency delivering value-driven workforce solutions across the province, with strong public sector and enterprise delivery focus.
Our mission is to connect skilled professionals with leading employers through staffing services that reduce risk, enhance retention, and strengthen communities.
The Opportunity
Value First Staffing Solutions Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically-minded Intermediate Financial Analyst to join a strategic digital transformation initiative within the Public Sector. This role is focused on the financial rigors of contract management, budget oversight, and the development of robust financial processes to support evolving regulatory landscapes.
You will act as a financial cornerstone for the project team, ensuring accuracy in reporting and providing the quantitative insights necessary to drive large-scale IT and business modernization.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will bridge the gap between financial operations and project strategy:
- Financial Systems Management: Utilizing SAP and Ariba to manage contract workspaces and ensure seamless financial administration.
- Budget & Process Oversight: Managing project budgets and creating structured accounting processes to track expenditures and resource allocation.
- Accuracy & Reporting: Developing and maintaining financial reports that ensure the integrity of project data and compliance with government standards.
- Quantitative Analysis: Performing cost-benefit analyses and financial risk assessments to support decision-making for complex IT initiatives.
- Contract Management: Drafting and coordinating contract documents, ensuring alignment with trade agreements and the Financial Administration Act.
- Process Improvement: Collaborating with IT and business units to gather requirements and document process improvements for financial workflows.
Required Qualifications
We are seeking financially rigorous professionals with strong systems experience and proven capability in public-sector-style reporting and budget management.
- Technical Experience:
- 3 years of experience using SAP and Ariba for contract workspace management.
- 3 years of experience with financial reporting ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- 3 years of experience managing budgets and creating accounting processes within a formal system.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- 3 years of experience in contract drafting and management.
- 3 years of experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis of costs and benefits.
- 3 years of experience with process improvement, documentation, and requirement gathering.
- 3 years of experience with trade agreements and the Financial Administration Act.
- 3 years of experience creating flowcharts, diagrams, and financial analyses.
- Professional Status: Currently pursuing or holding a CPA designation.
- Sector Experience: Experience working with Information Technology accounting and public sector processes.
Working Conditions & Requirements
- Location: Primarily based in Edmonton. Must be available for hybrid work or onsite strategic sessions as required.
- Term: May 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026 (6-month initial contract), with potential for extension.
- Work Schedule: Full-time (36.25 hours per week)
- Security Clearance: A successful criminal record check is mandatory prior to commencement.
- Mandatory Training: Upon hire, completion of courses in FOIP (Privacy), Cybersecurity, and Workplace Respect is required.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this role, your application must follow these specific requirements:
- Strict Resume Format: Every job or project entry must clearly state the duration in the format MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.
- Experience Substantiation: All required experience (SAP/Ariba, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, etc.) must be explicitly described under the specific job or project where it was attained.
- References: Provide three (3) professional references (most recent first) for whom similar work has been performed.
Example:
Financial Analyst | Regulatory Evolution Project Jan 2023 – Mar 2026
Managed a $5M project budget using SAP and Ariba. Developed new monthly financial reporting templates that reduced reconciliation errors by 15% and ensured compliance with the Financial Administration Act...
If you meet the requirements and can clearly demonstrate your financial systems, budgeting, and reporting experience in your resume, we invite you to apply today.
Value First Staffing Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.