Division: Human Resources
Department: Payroll and HR Systems
Term: 1 Permanent Full Time position available.
Closing Date: 06/08/2026
Labour Group: ESA
Posting: 5384
Our Human Resources division is looking for our next Permanent Full Time Financial Analyst II (Payroll)!
This position performs various accounting functions, including organizing the payroll accounting process, managing the City’s financial reporting processes and providing accounting and payroll consultation services. Duties include:
- Provides accounting and support in the areas of planning, organizing, directing and control. Conducts confidential analysis and provides recommendations regarding accounting and payroll matters.
- Provides audit and control activities for payroll cycles including reconciliations and review of all payroll-related statutory filings and payments.
- Performs the budgeting and reconciliation of salaries, wages and payroll costs related to the corporate budgets.
- Recruits, directs and supervises, trains and evaluates performance of staff for the assigned work unit.
- Collects, integrates and evaluates financial data, from various sources, to provide analysis and give recommendations on budget and business plans, including analysis of all payroll related accounts.
- Participates in the implementation and development of financial business systems ensuring adequate internal controls are present.
- Coordinates, analyzes and prepares timely historical and forecast reports of payroll related expenditures.
- Reviews, updates and recommends changes to corporate policies related to payroll and benefits policies, procedures and controls. Proposes continuous improvement initiatives, implementing changes to processes and system enhancements.
- Provides support and training for accounting and payroll systems, policies and the updating of accounting records, as required.
- Performs corporate and departmental accounting functions in accordance with professional standards and generally accepted accounting practices, including reconciliation of various accounts
- Assists with planning, organizing, and controlling the City’s Corporate financial reporting systems, including identification of needs, problem-solving, timeliness, integrity and co-ordination of development.
- Assists external auditors during interim and annual audits of corporate records.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Degree in Commerce or related discipline plus completion of a professional Canadian accounting designation; i.e. CPA.
- Four to six year's progressively responsible experience in financial management analysis and reporting. Experience with SAP S/4 Hana Financial Accounting and/or SAP HCM Payroll Processing would be considered an asset.
- Considerable knowledge of financial research and analysis techniques and payroll and employee benefits administration.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and finance administration.
- Considerable knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
- Knowledge of business process analysis and system design and implementation.
- Ability to direct and support staff to achieve identified results.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of civic staff, including senior administration and elected officials.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including the preparation and presentation of complex financial and technical reports.
- Ability to problem solve through consensus, stakeholder involvement and dialogue.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Demonstrated skill in financial research and analysis, including the ability to apply research and evaluation techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel and/or Power BI at an intermediate to advanced level, including data manipulation and analytics, model building, scenario analysis, and forecasting.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
Weekly Hours: 40
Salary Range: $102,126.96 to $119,998.80 CAD per annum (2026 rates)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity
Accommodation
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Posting Closes > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to the City
