Financial Analyst - Team Lead

Job description

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into an impactful team leadership role within the City of Edmonton? The Infrastructure Services department is seeking a collaborative Financial Analyst - Team Lead to guide a dedicated team responsible for project setup and financial transaction processing. In this dynamic position, you will act as a primary point of contact for project cost structures, financial controls, and purchasing processes on major capital initiatives. You will bridge complex financial systems and construction project needs, collaborating closely with branch leaders, program managers, and external vendors. Balancing technical oversight with supportive people leadership, you will foster a service-oriented culture while ensuring compliance and financial integrity. Join us in driving continuous process improvement and supporting projects that build and connect our vibrant city. What will you do?

- Lead, mentor, and coach an internal team handling purchase orders, billing, and payment support, fostering staff growth and team engagement

- Allocate team resources and prioritize daily operational workloads to ensure timely, high-quality financial support across branches and sections

- Serve as the primary point of contact for capital project cost structures, project setup, and purchasing and payment processes

- Collaborate with project managers, procurement specialists, and corporate partners to resolve complex payment discrepancies and account inquiries

- Administer, audit, and maintain financial controls across integrated systems including SAP, PMIS, and COBS to ensure data transparency and accountability

- Translate complex financial data into accessible spreadsheets, graphs, and presentations for management reporting and strategic decision-making

- Develop, document, and deliver procedural training and system manuals to support project managers and team members in navigating financial workflows

- Coordinate with internal branches, Corporate Accounts Payable, Law, and Finance to resolve exceptions, clarify policies, and streamline business processes

- Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related financial discipline

- Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial experience, including experience in project management environments

Assets:

- Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) or active progress toward completion

- In-depth practical experience working with SAP modules (including Project Systems, Procurement, and Financial Accounting)

- Familiarity with capital construction workflows, Prompt Payment and Construction Lien legislation, and project management reporting systems such as PMIS or COBS

Skills required for success:

- Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, or team-coaching experience within a fast-paced corporate or public-sector setting

- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with a proven record of supporting and mentoring staff through evolving priorities

- Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities to resolve operational hurdles and identify process enhancements

- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an aptitude for presenting technical financial concepts simply and building strong collaborative relationships

- Sound judgment and decision-making skills to balance policy compliance, system rules, and client service delivery standards

- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies

- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion

- Alignment with the goals of the City Plan

Conditions of Employment:

- 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

Work Environment:

- This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52. ​

- The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance.

- Working primarily with visual display terminals, spreadsheets, and enterprise financial systems requiring focus and attention to detail

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits Up to 1 permanent full-time position Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week Salary Range: $45.611 - $57.269 (Hourly); $80,355.18 - $100,893.66 (Annually) Recruitment Consultant: LG/SB Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.