Job Description

Requisition ID: 3750
Affiliation: CUPE Municipal
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly Working Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Division/ Department: Corporate Services, Financial Services
Job Location: Fort McMurray
Pay Level: PL14
Start Rate: $ 54.99
Permanent Rate: $ 64.77 (Permanent rate effective after completion of probation)
COLA: Bi-Weekly - $480
Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 23/08/2025
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/09/2025
Posting Type: Internal and External
We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodation for the interview or any other part of the application process, please let us know.
ABOUT THE DIVISION:
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is seeking a passionate and driven professional to join our Corporate Services Division-a cornerstone of our municipal operations. Keep the engine running-with excellence.
From IT and Accounting to Asset Management and Taxation, our Corporate Services Division supports the entire municipality. This division ensures we remain fiscally responsible, operationally efficient, and ready to meet tomorrow's challenges.
If you're ready to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where your skills make a difference, this is your space to grow.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, the Senior Financial Analyst accomplishes financial analysis assignments on an individual or cooperative basis. This includes performing complex and in-depth financial analysis; developing, maintaining, consolidating, or modifying financial models, budget documents, and reports; and providing technical and functional guidance to other finance staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile, research, organize, and analyze financial information.
• Assist with the maintenance of the financial forecasting model, including long-term capital and asset management.
• Prepare municipal-wide monthly and quarterly variance analysis (operating and capital budgets).
• Assist in the development of financial policies and procedures.
• Support individual department reviews of master plans for fiscal impact, including total cost of ownership (TCO) for capital projects.
• Collate and produce annual operating and capital budget documents using best practices.
• Develop and update trend analysis on revenue and expenditures for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Develop and maintain standard procedures for variance analysis.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation, where required.
• Research and respond to budget guidelines in support of the budgeting process.
• Develop and track key performance indicators for Financial Services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of multi-year municipal-wide financial plan/budget process.
• Provide training to staff on financial procedures/ systems, as needed.
• Provide technical and functional guidance to others.
• Post accurate journal entries into the financial systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of public finances and operations including budget process and procedures, budget variance analysis, fund accounting, goal setting and policy formulation process, expenditure and revenue structure, debt financing, chart of accounts, internal and external financial reports, condition analysis or financial trend monitoring, and capital improvement programming.

• Broad knowledge of standards and best practices pertaining to Municipal finance and operations. Familiarity with Public Sector Accounting Standards is an asset.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with advanced proficiency in Excel and the ability to calculate, analyze, and summarize large amounts of data.
• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory impacts and constraints regarding revenues, expenditures, and the budget process.
• Advanced analytical techniques: break-even analysis, net present value analysis, return on investment analysis, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal impact analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, sensitivity analysis.
• Familiarity with innovations in budgeting such as: long-term financial planning, multi-year budgeting, budgeting for structural balance, strategic planning, and alternative budget formats.
• Ability to extract and analyze information from a variety of sources, using good judgement and financial acumen to support findings and recommendations.
• Ability to summarize financial data and effectively communicate the information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• applicable financial impacts.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, collaborative, and productive work relationships.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess tact, patience, and diplomacy for dealings with other municipal employees and external parties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree specializing in accounting or related field, combined with four (4) years of accounting and budgeting experience in a computerized accounting and budgeting environment including variance reporting, with extensive use of spreadsheet and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is required.

• Previous public sector experience is an asset.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

• Candidates who hold a diploma in accounting or related field and have obtained a CPA designation will be deemed as meeting the requirements of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Submission of a Criminal Record Check.
• Pre-employment testing may be required as part of the interview process.
• Requires a high degree of concentration to ensure accuracy in the work completed.
• Occasionally encounters periods of high demand due to tight deadlines.

SAFETY:
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB's health and safety management system, and complying with all policies, practices, and procedures. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.
To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca
Current employees must apply through the internal careers site.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals
selected for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be accepted.