Consultant, Finance

About Elevate Consulting

Elevate is a business management consulting firm. This means we help our clients solve problems. We provide a wide range of services including planning, organizational transformation, change management, stakeholder engagement, procurement and more. We work on both small short-term projects and large multi-year complex projects. We are dedicated to understanding the true needs of our clients and working with them to identify optimum solutions tailored to address those needs.

Why would you want to work with Elevate Consulting?

You need a passion for service to work here. Our greatest joy is seeing others succeed. We take pride in providing quality work and we have a lot of fun doing it. This is a place for people who are committed to providing the best results; perfectionists; and people who are energized by challenges. If you think being a consultant is all about going to meetings and telling people what you think they should do, then you won’t fit in here. Consulting is hard and challenging work. We produce and deliver a significant amount for our clients. They expect a lot from us, and we demand a lot from our team members. We are a small firm, so every team member is expected to be actively engaged on leading or supporting projects – from project management to facilitation to the creation of deliverables, and everything in between. And we love it!

Beyond this, we offer an extensive total rewards package, including: 

• Competitive base salary  
• Comprehensive extended health benefits 
• Health Spending Account  
• Flexible, hybrid work model 
• And much more! 

What kind of people are we hiring? 

We’re interested in meeting you if you have: 

• Critical thinking skills and an ability to apply professional judgement to solving complex problems. 
• Emotional and social intelligence. 
• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to self-edit. 
• The ability to follow instructions, pay meticulous attention to details and understand why that matters. 
• A commitment to going the extra mile and an obsession for delivering on quality. 
• Genuine curiosity, openness to learning, and desire to ask questions. 
• The readiness to be a team player and interested in working in a flexible, intrapreneurial-style work environment. 

What we are looking for 

We are looking for a Consultant, Finance with demonstrated experience and education in the following:  

• Developing complex multi-year, multi-variable economic and/or financial models. 
• Conducting financial reviews, assessments, and analysis, including options identification and analysis, cost-benefit analysis, benchmarking, activity-based costing, scenario modelling, and project or program benefit realization. 
• Developing executive-level presentations, highlighting key issues, risks, and opportunities. 
• Using written and verbal methods to communicate complex concepts and analysis to decision-makers. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
• Having experience with assessing financial reporting for public sector entities and recommending cost management strategies and funding models is an asset. 
• Completion of a recognized accounting designation or other relevant education such as MBA or BA/BSc in Economics (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). 

All our staff are expected to be actively engaged in business development, so an understanding and experience with nurturing and landing new business.  

In the interest of our time and yours, please don't apply if you: 

• Can’t type, or don’t know your way around Microsoft 365 products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) – we spend a lot of time in front of a computer developing materials for our clients. 
• Can’t handle multiple competing priorities. 
• Aren’t comfortable in a self-starting, autonomous environment. 
• Like the sound of your own voice more than the clients’ or the team's. 
• Think consulting is “easy”. 

What we want to hear from you: 

• If Elevate sounds like the kind of organization you see yourself thriving in, then let’s have a conversation. Submit a 1 or 2-page resume along with a 1-page cover letter by using the Apply Now button on this page. We do not accept telephone calls or emailed applications. 
• Your cover letter will include: 
• • A summary of why you and Elevate are meant for each other. 
  • A clear understanding of what your expectations are for the value you are bringing. 
  • Your expectations around compensation (not “salary is negotiable”)  
  • Which office you would be closest to: Edmonton or Victoria.   

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a brief practical exercise to demonstrate their skills. 

The pay range for this role is $60,000.00 - $160,000.00 CAD per year (Canada). Position level and salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.