Budget & Financial Analyst

BC Housing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Employee transit pass

Social Club

Community involvement

Job summary

BC Housing is seeking a Budget & Financial Analyst in Burnaby, BC. The role prepares complex financial analyses and reports and supports the annual budget process.

Reporting to the Manager, this position provides consulting to staff on financial data and requires strong Excel and analytical skills. BC Housing offers a competitive salary, benefits and a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting, finance, or in a relevant subject field.
• Considerable work experience in a high volume computerized financial accounting environment with budgeting and forecasting.
• Equivalency accepted by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex and comprehensive financial analyses and reports.
• Participate in the annual budget process and provide consulting to staff on financial data.
• Support management with budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Public sector knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/ economics/ accounting/ finance

Tools

JDE1

WebFOCUS

Job description

Location: BURNABY, BC

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

Position Summary

BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST

Job ID: 6985

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Location: BURNABY, BC

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.

Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our mission

is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.

** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **

BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST

($77,381.86 - $89,848.11 Annually)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Budgeting and Forecasting or the Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting, the Budget and Financial Analyst prepares complex and comprehensive financial analyses and reports and participates in the annual budget process. He/she/they provides consulting services to staff in other departments in regard to managing, analysing and verifying financial data.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting, finance, or in a relevant subject field.
• Considerable work experience in a high volume computerized financial accounting environment carrying out complex financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting functions.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting functions within the public sector environment.
• Considerable knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes and controls.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development processes and structures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and understand mission-critical corporate enterprise applications and IT systems (i.e. JDE1 and WebFOCUS).
• Ability to exercise attention to details with high degree of accuracy especially working with numbers and dollars.
• Ability to take initiative proactively and work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a call.

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.