As a Financial Analyst, you are involved to financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, along with financial statement preparation for the Calgary Police Service (CPS).  Primary duties include:

• Ensure integrity, timeliness and accuracy in the compilation, reconciliation, analysis and consolidation of financial information. 
• Maintain budget database for salary and wages, along with full-time equivalent (FTE) projection and forecasting.
• Regular analysis of authorized and actual FTEs in alignment to position budget controls.
• Monthly compilation, analysis and reporting to overtime and employee benefit obligation.
• Assist in monthly, periodic and year end reporting tasks in alignment with City of Calgary requirements.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance to regulatory and audit requirements.
• Assist as required with capital budgets in alignment to spend schedules and necessary reporting.
• Contribution to internal and external audit requirements throughout the year.
• Assist with maintenance of financial policies, internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to CPS.
• Project involvement, presentations and other tasks as required.

• A professional accounting designation such as Charted Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified General Accountant or equivalent. 
• A minimum of 5 years of financial or accounting experience, preferably in a large organization involved with budgeting, financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Peoplesoft Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) and Human Capital Management (HCM) is required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) is also required.
• Experience using Hyperion budgeting software and InTime scheduling software is considered an asset.
• The ability to interpret financial reports and collective agreements is preferred.
• Success in this position requires strong analytical thinking, change management, coach and development and efficiency and thoroughness. An effective communicator with a focus on results and the ability to build strong relationships.

• An enhanced security clearance and credit bureau check will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.