Financial Analyst

Xpera

Financial Analyst turning complex data into actionable insights for Xpera, Canada’s national risk mitigation services provider. Improving FP&A, CRM, reporting, modeling, and decision-making.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, including advanced financial modeling and proficiency in tools like SQL and Power BI/Tableau. Capable of translating business needs into actionable insights while ensuring compliance with GAAP and supporting strategic financial planning.

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Financial AnalysisAdvanced Financial ModelingProficiency in SQLPower BI/Tableau ExpertiseChange Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData AnalysisKPI TrackingVariance AnalysisBudgetingForecastingPerformance TrackingRoot Cause AnalysisUser Acceptance TestingProject Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsDecision-MakingIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSQLPower BITableauJIRABPM Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeCPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Generally Accepted Accounting PrinciplesFinancial SystemsBusiness PerformanceSales CRMFinancial Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze business and financial data to identify trends, performance drivers, and actionable insights
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations tracking KPIs and business performance
Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into practical solutions
Own implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of the sales CRM
Support sales growth through pipeline analysis, performance tracking, and revenue insights
Develop financial models and analyses, including gross margin, pricing, standard costing, and buy-versus-lease evaluations
Lead system and process improvements and coordinate implementation with technical teams
Lead user acceptance testing to ensure systems meet business requirements and quality standards
Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and data consolidation
Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results against budget, forecast, and prior year; identify root causes and recommend actions
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, ad hoc financial and management reporting, including executive and Board presentations
Ensure reporting systems and source data are accurate and reconciled
Support variance analysis and continuously improve FP&A reporting processes and practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
5 or more years of experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar role
CPA designation considered an asset
Experience managing projects from vision setting through implementation
Experience developing and delivering high quality written and verbal communications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven ability in change management
Ability to work independently and make decisions with limited information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, JIRA, and BPM tools
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of accounting and financial systems/software and basic financial principles
Advanced financial modeling skills, including proficiency with financial modeling tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits
EAP
RRSP matching program from your first day of employment
Great employee perks including discount programs and recognition awards
Employee referral incentives
Business casual environment
Opportunity for career growth and development
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Accommodations available on request throughout the recruitment and assessment process