Finance Services Analyst

at  Bow Valley College

ABOUT BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Alberta’s Top 80 employers and one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at bowvalleycollege.ca.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance, the Finance Services Analyst is responsible for preparing financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. This role provides financial expertise and advice to internal stakeholders by using various analyses (include forecasting, scenario, and sensitivity analyses) along with risk identification to assist in the strategic decision making. The Finance Services Analyst is also responsible for providing recommendations for corrective action, innovation opportunities to project holders to ensure project remains on budget and in accordance with contract agreement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting, Business or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a financial analysis and/or financial reporting position
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capability of building and maintaining productive and supportive working relationships
• Proficient user of computer software applications, including large integrated enterprise resource planning systems, data warehousing and business intelligence tools, and advanced spreadsheet skills
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire
  This opening is a continuous Exempt position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
  Closing Date: October 10, 2024