Senior Analyst, Budget & IT Contracts

SaskEnergyRegina, SaskatchewanOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 3 days ago

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About this role

SaskEnergy is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to join our team. The Senior Analyst, IT Budget & Contracts is responsible for providing oversight of financial operations and vendor governance within the Digital, Technology, & Security (DT&S) business unit. This role supports the preparation and monitoring of budgets, analyzes financial performance, and overseeing vendor contract compliance and

service excellence.

Position Details

- Non-union. This position is permanent full time.

Key Accountabilities

- Review and approve financial expenditures related to technology, vendors, and contracts.
- Lead the preparation of the annual operating budget and capital utilization for DT&S.
- Lead the end-to-end yearly budget development for capital and operating dollars within DT&S.
- Collaborate with the DT&S leadership team to establish annual budget goals, financial targets, and spending guidelines.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership in DT&S, providing insights into budget variances variance analysis, cost drivers, and areas of concern or potential risks and providing recommendations on efficiencies.
- Apply financial management principles to optimize cloud spending and ensure financial resource alignment with organizational goals.
- Lead the establishment and enforcement of IT finance and vendor governance and management policies by leveraging information technology frameworks.
- Provide guidance on vendor selection, negotiation, contract review and risk assessment.
- Support contract lifecycle processes, including renewals and performance reviews, offering strategic guidance to DT&S Leadership.
- Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Degree in Business Administration or Commerce (major in Finance preferred), or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience, which includes knowledge of budgeting and invoice management.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Power BI, data visualization, on premise and cloud (FinOps, etc.) IT, ITIL and TOGAF financial and vendor management frameworks would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of end-to-end budget processes, including variance analysis and preparing annual budgets.
- Ability to oversee contracts and work effectively with vendors to resolve issues.
- Ability to work on a team while building and maintaining effective relationships.
- Must have a continuing record of professional development and continuous learning.

A suitable combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.

Additional Information

- Travel, including overnight stays away from bid headquarters, is required on occasion.

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Application Instructions

- Please apply online with your cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications.
- For more information on this position, please contact Human Resources at 306-777-9091.

Closing Date

October 8, 2026

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Salary Range

$72,913 - $102,066

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