Business Analyst - Finance

Business Analyst - Finance

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Posting Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location

Edmonton, AB

Company

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Business Analyst

• Finance

Job Requisition ID: 88265

Ministry: Technology and Innovation

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 23. 2026

Classification: Program Services 3

Salary: $2,9 35.39 to $3,850.29/ bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/ year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Technology and Innovation is responsible for making innovation and technology the driving force behind Alberta’s economic growth and diversification. To learn more about us, please visit our ministry’s web page https://www.alberta.ca/technology-and-innovation.aspx .

1GX Center of Excellence (CoE) manages and oversees the performance of the Government of Alberta’s (GoA) enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, 1GX. The CoE has overall accountability for service delivery and associated contract and vendor relationship management. 1GX is the core ERP solution for GoA functional areas including human capital, supply chain, financial, and treasury management. 1GX CoE also provides strategic leadership for the ongoing enhancement and development of 1GX applications to meet the GoA’s evolving mission and continually changing business environment.

The passionate and solutions focused people that we hire help us to drive vital programs and services that affect Albertans. Whatever your position is here, you will be a part of something great.

Join us!

Role Responsibilities

Do you have the perseverance to accomplish anything you put your mind to? Then join a team that values people and the work they do. Our fast-paced environment is challenging yet rewarding and offers lots of variety.

The Government of Alberta’s core corporate financial and human resources information management system is designed to manage and report financial and human resource needs. This system is based on ERP suite of applications which includes general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, purchasing, human resources, payroll, benefits administration, Supply Chain Management (SCM) and employee self-service.

Reporting to the Manager of Operations Finance, the Business Analyst Finance provides analysis and project leadership in support of 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment.

As the Business Analyst

• Finance, you will leverage your specialized knowledge in functional areas such as Finance. As the Business Analyst, you will facilitate the continuous improvement of the 1GX system through supporting scheduled upgrades and reviewing system change orders and service requests.

You will develop comprehensive business requirements to inform solutions, by working closely with stakeholders, to develop an in-depth understanding of the business needs and their goals in effectively and efficiently administering financial services. You will also work closely with the system integrator, Accenture. This position resolves issues affecting the 1GX production systems and communicates statuses and updates to business and technology stakeholders.

You will work as part of a team on projects with cross government impact. In this position you will plan, organize, and coordinate the development and delivery of project deliverables for the initiation phase through to implementation.

Responsibilities

Some of your responsibilities in this position will include but are not limited to:

Providing coordination, and support to stakeholders and project teams in the analysis, configuration, design, testing, quality assurance, and implementation of new releases, modules, and functionality of 1GX systems.

Ensuring 1GX system changes are reviewed, assessed, and controlled to ensure alignment to Government, ILO and Ministry business plans and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards.

Providing advice in issues resolution in support of 1GX operations and the 1GX production environment.

Developing, recommending, and implementing process improvements in accordance with government, ILO, and Ministry goals and objectives.

Proactively engaging and consulting with stakeholders including 1GX users, Relevant Stream Business Community (HCM, Payroll, Finance, SCM, etc.), and Service Managers, to identify impacts of business decisions and to ensure that the business needs of the stakeholders are considered, and that issues and problems are addressed.

Providing project management support from inception to completion, and business process design.

Role Responsibilities continued

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentation abilities.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across government, external partners, and internal teams.

The ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex issues accurately.

Influencing and negotiation skills to gain alignment and commitment.

The ability to interpret legislation, policies, and internal regulations.

Strategic thinking with the ability to assess outcomes and impacts.

Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.

Future-Focused Skills Matter

As technology continues to evolve, future-focused skills matter. Knowledge of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven tools or a strong willingness to learn and adapt, is essential to success in this role. The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning to help shape smarter, more efficient public service delivery.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Some of the competencies critical for this position include

Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting, and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Qualifications

Required

University graduation in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 2 years of related experience in finance industry.

Experience with accounting and/or budgeting.

Experience working in large organizations or public sector will be preferred.

Equivalencies: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or

1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets

Certified Business Analyst Professional designation and/or Project Management Professional designation.

Experience in SAP/S4 HANA Modules: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivab