The City of Vancouver Looking for Financial Analyst I at Vancouver, BC Full Time

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Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Associate Director of Financial Analysis, Budgets, and Reporting, the Financial Analyst 1 is responsible for the delivery of FP&A functions in supporting the Operating Budget for a select group of business units. Working closely with Business Unit (BU) FP&A, the main functions of the role include leading and supporting all aspects of the budgeting, reporting, forecasting and council report concurrence processes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Budgeting, Reporting and Forecasting:
Analyze and succinctly explain the key business issues impacting department service delivery and financial performance,

Develop reports and presentations to explain issues to senior managers,

Regularly meet with FP&A and Department staff to proactively understand emerging issues,

Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, understand variance explanations and recommend corrective actions, recommend budget adjustments.

Consolidate budget submissions, review and report results and maintain necessary control validations

Analyze budgets, performance indicators, business plans and on-going financial results

Support the development of City’s 5 year plan, review and validate financial assumptions and models, and identify trends that impact the Department’s ability to meet budget and service delivery targets,

Process improvement:
Assist in planning process timelines and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization

Suggest opportunities for process automation/streamlining and support integration with financial reporting, capital budgeting, and long term financial planning initiatives.

Communicate budgeting policies and processes to Department FP&A and City staff; support budget process improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
MBA and/or a professional accounting designation

Minimum 5 years post degree/designation experience with extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting

Experience with ERP and BI reporting environments and developing models in Excel

Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB

Experience developing presentations for senior management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Advanced knowledge of finance, information technology and business concepts

Strong business acumen and capability to link finance to the business

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills, balancing independence, initiative and decisiveness with good judgement and a collaborative approach

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Advanced Excel financial modelling skills

Ability to represent and serve the city at all levels as well as interact with customer and clients outside the organization

Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities

Problem-solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment

Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

All City of Vancouver employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Candidates may only be exempted from this requirement if they request and are approved for an accommodation based on a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability). Such a request must be made during, not after, the recruitment process.

Business Unit/Department: Finance, Risk & Supply Chain Management (1150)

Affiliation: Exempt

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Position Start Date: April, 2022

Salary Information: Pay Band 8: $87,542 to $109,417 annually

Application Close: March 25, 2022

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, LGBT2Q+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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