Business Analyst - FIN

Role Responsibilities

Do you have the perseverance to accomplish anything you put your mind to? Then join a team that values people and the work they do. Our fast-paced environment is challenging yet rewarding and offers lots of variety.

The Government of Alberta’s core corporate financial and human resources information management system is designed to manage and report financial and human resource needs.  This system is based on ERP suite of applications which includes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, purchasing, human resources, payroll, benefits administration, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and employee self-service. 

Reporting to the Manager of Operations Finance, the Business Analyst Finance provides analysis and project leadership in support of 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment.

As the Business Analyst – Finance, you will leverage your specialized knowledge in functional areas such as Finance. As the Business Analyst, you will facilitate the continuous improvement of the 1GX system through supporting scheduled upgrades and reviewing system change orders and service requests. 
You will develop comprehensive business requirements to inform solutions, by working closely with stakeholders, to develop an in-depth understanding of the business needs and their goals in effectively and efficiently administering financial services. You will also work closely with the system integrator, Accenture. This position resolves issues affecting the 1GX production systems and communicates statuses and updates to business and technology stakeholders. You will work as part of a team on projects with cross government impact. In this position you will plan, organize, and coordinate the development and delivery of project deliverables for the initiation phase through to implementation.

Responsibilities:

Some of your responsibilities in this position will include but are not limited to:

• Providing coordination, and support to stakeholders and project teams in the analysis, configuration, design, testing, quality assurance, and implementation of new releases, modules, and functionality of 1GX systems.
• Ensuring 1GX system changes are reviewed, assessed, and controlled to ensure alignment to Government, ILO and Ministry business plans and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Providing advice in issues resolution in support of 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment. 
• Developing, recommending, and implementing process improvements in accordance with government, ILO, and Ministry goals and objectives.
• Proactively engaging and consulting with stakeholders including 1GX users, Relevant Stream Business Community (HCM, Payroll, Finance, SCM, etc.), and Service Managers, to identify impacts of business decisions and to ensure that the business needs of the stakeholders are considered, and that issues and problems are addressed.
• Providing project management support from inception to completion, and business process design.

Role Responsibilities continued

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across government, external partners, and internal teams.
• The ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex issues accurately.
• Influencing and negotiation skills to gain alignment and commitment.
• The ability to interpret legislation, policies, and internal regulations.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to assess outcomes and impacts.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Future-Focused Skills Matter

As technology continues to evolve, future-focused skills matter. Knowledge of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven tools or a strong willingness to learn and adapt, is essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning to help shape smarter, more efficient public service delivery.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Some of the competencies critical for this position include:

• Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.
• Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.
• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

• University graduation in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in finance industry.
• Experience with accounting and/or budgeting.
• Experience working in large organizations or public sector will be preferred.

Equivalencies:  Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets:

• Certified Business Analyst Professional designation and/or Project Management Professional designation.
• Experience in SAP/S4 HANA Modules: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Projects, Budget Planning and Forecasting. Technical knowledge and experience in Concur.
• Experience in BPC (Business Planning and Consolidations), SAP Group Reporting and/or One Stream.
• Solid understanding of accounting, budgeting and audit processes, controls, and trails.
• Experience in project management principles, methodologies, processes, and best practices.
• Project planning, monitoring, and management skills, with a focus on process design and transition management.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS).
• Experience in the business domain within the relevant stream and of the business processes and practices within the stream (HCM, Payroll & Benefits, Finance and/or Supply Chain Management).
• Experience in system design, including business process requirements with consideration for cost, audit requirements and practicality.
• Knowledge of change management, systems development, and information management methodologies.
• Knowledge of the governing legislation, policies, and related business applications that support the branch’s activities.
• Demonstrated experience with, or a strong willingness to adopt, AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows, enhance reporting efficiency, and support more informed, data-driven decision-making.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Terms of Employment: Up to one (1) permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.25hrs/ week – Monday to Friday

Location: Terrace Building, 9515 107 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2C1

Preferred Location: Edmonton, Alberta.

Remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates residing in locations outside Edmonton. To be eligible for a remote work arrangement, candidates must reside within the province of Alberta.

Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.