Senior Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst Location: REMOTE Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ((3 hours' driving distance)) Work Arrangement: Primarily Remote; Occasional Onsite Meetings Employment Type: Contract – 12+ Months, with Potential Extension About the Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to provide hands-on accounting, financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and financial controls support within a complex organization. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel capabilities, experience with ERP systems, and the ability to independently manage financial transactions, reconciliations, reporting activities, and audit-related requirements. Key Responsibilities Perform financial analysis, account reconciliations, and journal entry activities. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including month-end and year-end processes. Review and validate financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, discrepancies, and potential risks. Investigate and resolve accounting and financial system issues. Support accounts receivable, revenue, payroll-related transactions, and inter-unit accounting activities. Prepare documentation, reconciliations, and working papers for internal and external audits. Apply accounting principles, financial controls, and applicable accounting standards. Develop and maintain financial procedures, documentation, reporting tools, and process improvements. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Work with business stakeholders to gather and analyze financial information. Support financial system enhancements, data migration, data conversion, and ERP-related initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Mandatory Skills & Qualifications 15+ years of experience applying accounting principles and accounting standards. 15+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and similar functions. 14+ years of experience performing financial reporting and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial statements. 14+ years of experience performing data analysis, including profiling, validation, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and analysis of complex datasets. 14+ years of experience working with ERP systems such as SAP. 13+ years of experience working with accounting systems, including processes, budgets, and internal controls. 14+ years of experience accurately calculating, posting, correcting, and managing accounting figures and financial records. CPA designation – Mandatory. Relevant post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business stakeholders. The provided skill matrix also identifies SharePoint Online experience and experience applying financial audit, controls, reconciliation, or financial systems governance principles to large-scale data migration, data conversion, or ERP implementation projects as important qualifications. Preferred Skills Experience with SAP or other enterprise ERP platforms. Experience supporting financial audits and implementing financial controls. Experience with large-scale ERP implementations, data migration, or data conversion. Experience with SharePoint Online, including collaborative spreadsheets. Experience developing and improving financial processes and internal controls. Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting systems, and financial governance. Work Arrangement Primarily remote within Alberta. Candidates should be located within approximately 3 hours' driving distance of the designated work location. Occasional onsite attendance may be required for meetings or work sessions with reasonable notice. Any required onsite meetings will generally be within the candidate's Alberta travel range. Why Join Us Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment Professional growth opportunities and training support Inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace culture About NetworkPedia NetworkPedia is a certified women-owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. How to Apply Apply directly via LinkedIn Easy Apply. All applications are routed to our central recruitment email id - [email protected]

The role involves performing complex financial analysis, account reconciliations, and supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes. The analyst will also manage audit documentation and identify opportunities for process improvements and financial control enhancements.

Candidates must be a CPA with over 15 years of experience in accounting principles, advanced Excel, and ERP systems like SAP. A post-secondary degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance is required.

• Professional Growth Opportunities • Training Support

• SAPPreferred
• ERP systemsPreferred
• BudgetingPreferred
• Financial ReportingPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred
• ForecastingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Analysis
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Advanced Excel
• CPA Designation
• Internal Controls
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• Journal Entries
• Audit Preparation
• Financial Governance
• SharePoint Online
• Technical Accounting

• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Data & Analytics
• Consulting
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

15+ years

Apply by

Sep 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available