Budget Analyst

Job title: Budget Analyst

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Budget Analyst
Job Requisition ID: 64970
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 13, 2024
Classification: Budget Officer 2
Salary: $2,498.48 to $3,431.24 bi-weekly ($65,210 – $89,555/year)The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: .Financial Planning is responsible for developing the ministry estimates, preparing Committee of Supply briefings, allocating and monitoring the ministry budget and forecast activities, preparing quarterly fiscal updates and preparing and implementing the ministry’s capital plan. It is also the primary liaison with Treasury Board and Finance for the budget and fiscal update process.Role ResponsibilitiesThe Financial Planning Unit is looking to fill a permanent Budget Analyst position within their team.Reporting to the Team Lead, as Budget Analyst, you will work in a small team responsible for collecting and analyzing financial data to produce ministry forecasts and budgets.Highlights of Key Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the Ministry budget and assisting with preparation quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborating and working closely with program area clients at various levels to analyze, validate and explain spending trends against budget, develop the forecast and explain the variances.
• Consolidating and analyzing large amounts of financial information and communicating to various stakeholders differently depending on the audience.
• Maintaining and monitoring financial system coding and reports.
• Monitoring monthly financial transactions and analyzing results for trends and accuracy,
• Reviewing contracts and grants for budget availability.
• Preparing government Estimates, Committee of Supply Briefings, Annual Report and Quarterly Fiscal Updates.
• Preparing the Ministry capital plan submission; variance analysis and explanations.
• Coaching, training and mentoring other Budget Analysts, ministry program area staff responsible for forecast preparation.
• Preparing and reviewing the fiscal portion of the Ministry business plan.
• Providing clear and concise financial advice and guidance to client areas.
• Responding to ad-hoc and urgent financial requests, and
• Other duties as required.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies: .Systems Thinking – Adopts a long-term approach to achieving organizational objectives by anticipating outcomes, seeking stakeholder input, aligning actions with APS values and fostering collaboration.Creative Problem Solving – Engages the community and resources to identify root causes, improve complex systems, solve problems and encourage debate while addressing risks.Agility – Identifies and manages change and risks by exploring alternatives, explaining impacts, mitigating emotional responses, anticipating obstacles and making decisive actions with contingency plans.Drive For Results – Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes by monitoring performance, acknowledging all responsibilities, committing to the greater good for Albertans and achieving goals aligned with APS direction.QualificationsUniversity graduation in a related field plus two years related experience; or equivalent as described below.Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience which includes as a minimum, completion of a recognized applied accounting degree or diploma program.Required:

• Experience working with relevant financial information systems, reporting tools and software (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / System Analysis Program (SAP).
• Ability to manipulate data sets using Excel.
• Experience preparing briefing materials and presentations that translate financial data into meaningful information for decision makers.
• Knowledge of financial administration, monitoring, projecting, costing and budgeting concepts.
• Experience in preparing and overseeing complex budget forecast submissions within a large organization.

Assets:

• Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA or legacy designation) or equivalent
• Knowledge of PSAS (Public Sector Accounting Standards) and the ability to interpret PSAS for the monitoring, recording, reporting and interpretation of financial information.
• Experience using Fiscal Amounts Tracking Sheet (FATS).

A cover letter must accompany your application and should indicate how your previous work experience aligns to the qualifications and competencies required. The cover letter may be used to assess your communication abilities.Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .NotesHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekFinal candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.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.)What we 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
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:10:09 GMT

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