Financial Systems Analyst

Financial Systems Analyst 
Edmonton, Alberta

Permanent Full-Time Position

 

Do you want to be a part of a team that helps injured people get better and get back to life?
Do you have experience building strong, trusting relationships with clients and co-workers?
Can you organize and manage a diverse workload that requires a hybrid of technical knowledge and strong business acumen?

 

At WCB-Alberta, we make a meaningful impact in the lives of working Albertans. We are a not-for-profit organization legislated to administer the workers' compensation system for the province. When any Alberta worker is hurt on the job, we are here to help. We provide compensation and benefits for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to over 1.7 million workers.

 

Every day, we work hard to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers. At WCB-Alberta, you too can make a difference.

 

In this role, you would be supporting and overseeing financial systems, and the business processes that link in to those systems.  We are a small team who believe in the power of collaboration, teamwork, and the importance of providing quality to our customers.  We are curious, problem solvers, and translators between technical and business speak.  If this resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Your Financial Systems Analyst responsibilities:

·   Support the design, development, and maintenance of integrated financial systems and solutions.

·   Consult with clients using financial systems regarding improvement opportunities that contribute to business efficiency, enhanced financial information, optimized business processes, and the integrity of financial information.

·   Support financial system business processes by carrying out compliance functions, risk assessments, and small application development and maintenance.

·   Maintain close relationships with IT professionals, colleagues and key stakeholders on issues relating to financial systems or processes.

 

Your experience and skills:

·   University degree in Commerce or equivalent, with a focus on Management Information Systems.

·   At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience working with complex financial systems preferably in the insurance industry or with a financial institution.

·   Experience with automated solutions to enhance financial budgeting, forecasting, and reporting would be an asset.

·   Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical staff.

·   Ability to learn quickly when faced with problems and ambiguity.  Strong analytical skills and creativity in identifying solutions, with proven decision making ability.

·   Advanced experience in the use of system tools including, but not limited to, macros, Visual Basic, SQL, NVision, version control software, process management, and data management techniques.

·   Experience with PeopleSoft, Lotus Notes, Cognos Metrics Manager, and or Data Warehouse would be an asset.

Over 96% of our staff agrees that WCB is a great place to work. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, work-life balance, supportive leadership and a caring and collaborative work environment. We have talented employees who work hard and we want to make sure they’re happy.

 

SALARY:     Grade 11      Start Rate:    $73,500  to           Job Rate:      $86,436

Posted:                   March 25, 2019           Closes:       April 8, 2019

 

Note:     Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at the Financial Systems Analyst I level.  Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security clearance and credit check.

 

To be considered for this position, please apply online quoting competition #J0319-0931 by submitting a cover letter and resume to www.wcb.ab.ca/careers.  External candidates will also be considered.

 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.