Permanent | Full‑Time | Hybrid
Starting at $94,400/year | Relocation assistance available
If you're a CPA who thrives at the intersection of strategy, data, and influence, this is a rare opportunity to shape the long‑term financial direction of a growing city. As the Financial Planning Analyst, you won't be buried in spreadsheets - you'll help leaders understand them, challenge assumptions, and make decisions that directly impact the community. This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a highly visible, enterprise‑level position with meaningful influence and room to grow.
What you'll do
- Drive the City's financial direction by leading corporate business planning, operating and capital budgeting processes from end to end.
- Enable confident decision‑making by providing clear, forward‑looking analysis, forecasts, and scenario modelling to senior leadership and Council.
- Translate strategy into numbers by aligning financial plans with long‑term corporate, strategic, and Council priorities.
- Strengthen financial accountability through insightful variance analysis, funding strategy recommendations, and oversight of budget amendments.
- Influence high‑impact initiatives by assessing long‑term financial implications of major policies, projects, and economic conditions.
- Elevate financial maturity by identifying best practices, improving processes, and supporting continuous improvement of enterprise systems and reporting.
A closer look at the role
This role acts as a central hub for corporate financial planning. During peak cycles, you'll coordinate the City's budget process, setting timelines, coaching leaders, reviewing submissions, and ensuring accuracy and alignment. Between cycles, your focus shifts to forecasting, financial modelling, policy analysis, and supporting strategic initiatives with insight grounded in both macroeconomic trends and City‑specific realities.
You'll regularly present findings to senior management and Council, collaborate across departments, and act as a trusted financial advisor on complex, high‑profile initiatives. The environment is fast‑paced, visible, and requires someone comfortable exercising judgment, influencing without authority, and balancing strategy with execution.
What you bring
- A strategic, big‑picture mindset paired with strong analytical depth.
- Confidence to challenge assumptions and influence decisions at senior levels
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
- A collaborative, relationship‑oriented approach to working across diverse stakeholder groups
- Strong judgement and composure when navigating competing priorities and tight timelines
- Natural ownership and accountability
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- CPA designation is required
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, and budget and long-term planning (public sector experience is an asset)
- Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis capability
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.)
Why you'll love working with us
We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.
- Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
- Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
- Competitive total rewards: Comprehensive benefits, pension, health and dental coverage, and competitive compensation.
- Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.
Want a deeper look at what it's like to work here? Explore our Culture Playbook, which outlines the values and behaviours that guide our work every day.
Life in Medicine Hat
With over 330 days of sunshine each year, Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life. Enjoy beautiful parks, vibrant cultural experiences, short commute times, and a relaxed cost of living-along with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in every season. Whether you're relocating or returning to southern Alberta, you'll find a welcoming community that's an excellent place to live, work, learn, and play. Opportunity Awaits – Move to Medicine Hat.
Ready to make an impact?
If you're excited about contributing to a forward‑thinking municipal organization and bringing your expertise to meaningful community work, we'd love to hear from you.
