Business Analyst - Finance

Overview

A full-time permanent Business Analyst (Finance) position is available with the Ministry of Technology and Innovation in Edmonton. This role supports operations for the Government of Alberta’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, 1GX, including finance-related business processes and system changes.

Job details

• Requisition ID: 88265
• Classification: Program Services 3
• Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Status: Permanent (up to one permanent full-time position)
• Competition type: Open Competition
• Closing date: October 23, 2026

Responsibilities

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and support stakeholders and project teams through analysis, configuration, design, testing, quality assurance, and implementation of new releases, modules, and functionality of 1GX systems.
• Review, assess, and control 1GX system changes to ensure alignment with Government, ILO and Ministry business plans and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide advice for issue resolution supporting 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment.
• Develop, recommend, and implement process improvements aligned with government, ILO, and Ministry goals and objectives.
• Proactively engage and consult with stakeholders, including 1GX users and relevant business communities (HCM, Payroll, Finance, SCM, etc.) and Service Managers, to identify impacts of business decisions and ensure stakeholder needs are considered and issues are addressed.
• Provide project management support from initiation through completion, including business process design.

Requirements

• University graduation in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in finance.
• Experience with accounting and/or budgeting.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret legislation, policies, and internal regulations.
• Ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex issues accurately.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, the following are assets:

• Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Experience with 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 audit trails.
• Experience applying 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, including business processes and practices (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 governing legislation, policies, and related business applications supporting the branch’s activities.
• Demonstrated experience with, or strong willingness to adopt, AI-enabled tools to streamline workflows, enhance reporting efficiency, and support more informed, data-driven decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 to $100,492 per year)
• The Government of Alberta offers a Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) and benefits (benefit details available through the organization’s job information resources).

Location

• Edmonton, Alberta
• Primary work 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.

Notes

• 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 should provide a cover letter summarizing how qualifications meet advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
• Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks and interview travel expenses are the candidate’s responsibility.
• Out-of-province applicants can obtain required documents/checks from the province where they currently reside.