Business Analyst (Finance Business Solutions)

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.

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.

Business Process Improvement:

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.