Financial Analyst
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Administration Centre, Canada
Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a finance role.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Drive SMARTER decisions with DATA.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team and help turn data into meaningful insights that drive business decisions.
Reporting to the Manager, Finance, you’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, evaluate financial processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen how we manage and optimize our financial operations.
If you’re analytical, curious, and passionate about using data to tell a story, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
A Place to Belong
AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.
AMA is more than a workplace; it’s a family. Together, we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million members - everything from roadside safety to retail savings, food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive, registries, travel, insurance and more, the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!
Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities, we’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits, with five packages to choose from and up to $3,000 in health and wellness spending accounts.
- Employer-paid retirement savings program, including 5% AMA contribution and 5% matching.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, driver education, registry services, and more.
- Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family.
- Ongoing professional development, with unlimited learning opportunities, and dedicated time for personal growth.
- Paid vacation and personal days, including three weeks of vacation to start, a Me Day, a Volunteer Day, and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
- Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle.
Who You Are
- A strong analytical thinker who enjoys uncovering insights within data.
- A natural problem-solver who is always looking for better, more efficient ways of doing things.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
- Curious and inquisitive, with a desire to understand the “why” behind the numbers.
- A collaborative team player who values sharing ideas and working with others.
- An effective communicator who can translate complex financial concepts into clear insights.
- Adaptable and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A self-starter who can navigate a complex ever-changing environment.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Analyze complex financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to support decision-making for business units.
- Improve and maintain forecasting models to enhance financial planning and accuracy.
- Review and provide guidance on technical work completed by accountants.
- Prepare reports, analysis, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Complete month end close requirements and ensure financial statements are published timely.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing processes, controls, and financial practices.
- Prepare financial reporting and update disclosures for year end reporting to stakeholders.
What You Bring to the Table
- Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA or other designation is an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a finance role.
- Strong accounting and financial analysis knowledge.
- Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights.
- Experience with financial modelling and forecasting is an asset.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Self-starter and proactive.
Belonging Matters Here
AMA is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.
-WORK MODEL:
Hybrid-We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst will analyze complex financial data to provide actionable insights and support business decision-making. They are also responsible for maintaining forecasting models, overseeing technical accounting work, and ensuring timely completion of month-end and year-end financial reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a post-secondary degree in Business or Finance and possess at least 3 years of progressive experience in a finance role. Strong proficiency in financial analysis, modeling, and accounting principles is required, with a CPA designation considered an asset.
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Data analysis
- Financial modeling
- Forecasting
- Accounting
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Presentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement
- Financial reporting
- Month end close
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible benefits
- Health and wellness spending accounts
- Employee-exclusive discounts
- Free travel medical insurance
- Professional development
- Paid vacation
- Personal days
- Flexible work models
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Data & Analytics
- Management & Leadership
- Administrative
Keywords
- Financial Analyst
- Finance
- Data Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Accounting
- CPA
- Reporting
- Month End Close
- Financial Statements
- Process Improvement
- Business Intelligence
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Trend Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Controls
- Budgeting
- Data Insights
- Professional Development