The Business Analyst supports Finance Business Solutions by analyzing and improving financial processes, documenting requirements, mapping workflows, supporting project implementation, and planning testing cycles. The role provides operational support for finance systems, including troubleshooting, upgrades, access management, data extracts, and analysis. It also promotes change management, responsible AI adoption, and cross-functional collaboration across Finance and other departments.
SAIT’s Finance department loves an equation — so we’re looking to add to our team. Tasked with ensuring the institution’s financial health, we bring diligence, accuracy and a customer-focused approach to the work we do. Join us as we work together to ensure SAIT is well positioned to meet current and future needs.
The Opportunity
Job classification: P5944 - Business Analyst
Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000
Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Deadline to apply: 9:00 AM, October 1, 2026
The Finance Business Solutions team bridges business needs and technical solutions by managing integrated finance systems that support departmental and institution-wide operations.
Reporting to the Manager, Finance Business Solutions, the Business Analyst collaborates with Finance staff, provides analytical support and helps design and implement efficient, effective systems and processes for SAIT’s finance function.
The Business Analyst applies strong analytical, process design, and change management skills to deliver sustainable improvements and successful adoption. This role also supports existing systems and upgrades. The role champions AI literacy and responsible AI adoption across the Finance department.
This position is well suited to an individual who is passionate about finance innovation, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and excels at bringing people, processes, and technology together to deliver meaningful transformation.
Please note: as part of the pre-employment screening process, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete both a Criminal Record Check and a Credit Check.
How you'll contribute
- Perform analytical work to identify opportunities for improvement
- Support project planning and implementation
- Handle documentation such as process mapping, standard operating procedures, training, and communication documents
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements
- Support Finance leaders and Finance Business Solutions team to implement initiatives.
- Research best practices for financial functions
- Analyze and solution moderately complex business processes and re-engineer where applicable to ensure SAIT is optimizing efficiency and effectiveness with these processes
- Plan and execute testing cycles
- Work across Finance and departments that interact with Finance processes to build relationships, understand opportunities and challenges.
- Be a change agent and promote change management techniques across the Finance department.
- Be a catalyst for change within the Finance department for business process and system changes in alignment with current strategic direction
- Advance Finance’s use of AI agents and generative AI to drive efficiencies in Finance
- Provide operational support for Finance systems and staff where required such as troubleshooting, system upgrades, access management, data extracts, analysis, and development.
Business Process Improvement:
Collaboration and Change:
Business Solutions Support:
What you bring
- Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Business discipline, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience working with financial systems.
- Business Analyst certificate.
- Education or experience related to Business Process Improvement.
- 3+ years of experience working with SQL.
- Project Management training and experience.
- Change Management training and experience.
- AI Agent, Copilot, and ChatGPT knowledge and experience.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong critical thinking skills and sound judgment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial and technical information.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Skills:
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
Together, we build bold futures
At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
And the perks keep on coming!
About SAIT
At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.
We’re committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
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