Job Title: Financial Analyst Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial & Contract Analyst to join our clients team. This role blends financial and accounting expertise with IT knowledge to support budgeting, compliance, and reporting functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, contract evaluation, and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities + Analyze financial, contractual, and operational data to monitor performance and ensure compliance. + Assist in preparing annual and project-based budgets; develop contract-level budget justifications. + Maintain a comprehensive contract inventory and conduct detailed spend analyses. + Identify cost-saving opportunities through contract consolidation, renegotiation, and performance reviews. + Prepare and present zero-based budgeting reports and justifications. + Evaluate grants and contracts for financial impact and value-for-money. + Ensure compliance with internal and external grant reporting requirements. + Develop dashboards and reports to support decision-making. + Recommend updates to financial policies and procedures. + Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting and forecasting. + Support variance analysis and investigate budget execution anomalies. + Perform other related duties as required. Must Haves + Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. + Experience: + 3+ years using Microsoft Office Suite. + 3+ years working with accounting systems, budget management, and internal controls. + 3+ years of experience with data governance, privacy, and compliance regulations. + Technical Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles and Canadian public sector accounting standards (or equivalent). Preferred + CPA designation. + 3+ years managing project/program financials (budgeting, forecasting). + 3+ years in process improvement and documentation. + 2+ years working with IT-related accounting and processes. + 3+ years in a similar financial/contract analyst role. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Edmonton,AB. À propos d'Aston Carter: Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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