Government of Alberta
Government of Alberta
The Government of Alberta is the provincial public administration serving communities across Alberta, Canada. Its work covers essential areas including healthcare, education, agriculture support, public safety, emergency preparedness, economic development, family programs, and environmental protection. As a large public-sector organization, it brings together teams responsible for developing policy, delivering services, and administering programs that support residents and the province’s broader social and economic needs.

Finance Business Analyst, 1GX ERP - Government of Alberta

Finance Business Analyst supporting Alberta’s 1GX ERP operations and financial-system improvements. Leads requirements, testing, releases, issue resolution, and cross-government project coordination.

Description

  • Analyze 1GX operations and provide leadership within the production environment
  • Apply specialized finance expertise to drive continuous 1GX system improvement
  • Support scheduled upgrades and review system change orders and service requests
  • Develop detailed business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Collaborate with system integrator Accenture
  • Resolve 1GX production issues and communicate status updates
  • Coordinate stakeholder and project-team support for analysis, configuration, design, testing, quality assurance, and implementation of releases, modules, and functionality
  • Evaluate and control 1GX system changes against business plans, policies, procedures, and standards
  • Advise stakeholders on issue resolution
  • Develop, recommend, and implement process improvements
  • Consult 1GX users, business communities, and Service Managers about impacts and business needs
  • Support project management from initiation through completion
  • Design business processes and coordinate deliverables from project initiation through implementation

Requirements

  • University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline
  • At least two years of related finance-industry experience
  • Experience with accounting or budgeting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and presentations
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships across government, external partners, and internal teams
  • Ability to research, analyze, and accurately resolve complex issues
  • Influencing and negotiation skills for securing alignment and commitment
  • Ability to interpret legislation, policies, and internal regulations
  • Strategic judgment to assess outcomes and impacts
  • Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven tools, or a strong willingness to learn and adapt
  • Final candidates must complete security screening
  • Must reside in Alberta to qualify for a remote work arrangement

Benefits

  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
  • Alberta Public Service benefits
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
  • Remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates living outside Edmonton and within Alberta
  • Flexible work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates living outside Edmonton and within Alberta

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