Employment Status: Full-time – Permanent

Location: Edmonton Research Park facility

Work Model: Hybrid

The Opportunity

As a Financial Reporting Analyst, you play a key role in enabling strategic decision making across Alberta Innovates and InnoTech Alberta. You provide high quality financial analysis, forecasting, and advice that supports publicly funded programs with province wide impact. Working closely with corporate finance, program leaders, and functional managers, you translate complex financial data into meaningful insights that inform funding decisions and organizational priorities.

Who Will Thrive in This Role

• You enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and translating numbers into practical guidance.
• You are comfortable working with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• You value accuracy, accountability, and public sector stewardship.
• You are curious, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for duties that will include:

Forecasting, Budgeting and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts and annual budgets paying attention to accuracy and details.
• Analyze variances (budget vs. forecast; forecast vs. actual) and deliver insights at the program and corporate level.
• Prepare clear, timely financial reports and dashboards for management.
• Interpret financial results and trends to support planning and decision making.

Program Financial Oversight and Compliance

• Review funding agreements and amendments to confirm financial commitments, payment schedules, and compliance with signing authority policies.
• Compile contractual rights and obligations for year end financial reporting and audit purposes.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to program areas on funding structures and financial performance.

Financial Advice

• Provide daily financial advice and support to program areas and functional managers ensuring they feel confident in their understanding.
• Liaison between finance department and functional areas concerning financial matters, understanding the audience for communication.
• Provide ad hoc reports or information as requested.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA – Chartered Professional Accountant
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in financial reporting, analysis, or budgeting
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to build strong partnerships with well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Adept at communicating financial concepts to audiences with varying levels of financial literacy
• Strong analytical and detail orientated skills with the ability to interpret and explain financial information
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Can effectively work in a changing environment
• Strong proficiency with the English language, excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office software

Preferred

• Experience in the public sector, grant funding or research organizations
• Exposure to year-end reporting or compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders or program portfolios

Who We Are

Alberta Innovates is the province’s most comprehensive research and innovation agency. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine. We foster and accelerate research and innovation to support entrepreneurs and drive economic growth for the benefit of Albertans.

InnoTech Alberta is Alberta's leading research and technology organization providing innovative solutions to global challenges facing industry, business and the public sector. With world-class researchers, leading-edge facilities, and strategic investments, InnoTech paves the path of innovation that grows Alberta's economy.

What We Offer

Alberta Innovates offers a total rewards package designed to support both professional growth and personal wellbeing. Depending on employment status, this may include:

• Competitive compensation aligned with internal classification and pay bands
• Comprehensive benefits, with health and dental coverage and defined benefit pension benefits
• Vacation starting at three weeks, plus paid time-off programs that support balance
• Opportunities for learning and professional development
• A respectful, inclusive work environment that values collaboration and diverse perspectives
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally feasible

You will work in a professional, collaborative environment where accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement are valued, and where your work supports outcomes that matter to Albertans.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume
• Any additional supporting documents that demonstrate suitability for the role

Applications must be submitted by May 22, 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references.

Privacy Statement

The personal information collected in the application process is for recruitment and hiring purposes only. This collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act.

Employment Equity

Alberta Innovates is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

This recruitment process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

If you are selected for an interview, please note that recording the interview or using AI tools or assistance during the interview is not permitted.