Senior Analyst, Budget & IT Contracts

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.

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
Salary Range
$72,913 - $102,066
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