Budget & Financial Analyst

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

Job summary

A public housing organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Budget & Financial Analyst to prepare financial analyses and reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in a financial accounting environment. Strong Excel skills and effective communication are essential. Join a team committed to diversity and meaningful work that makes a difference.

Qualifications

• Considerable work experience in a high volume financial accounting environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and write project business cases and proposals.
• Develop working relationships and liaise with business areas.
• Summarize and present financial information effectively.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting or finance

Tools

JDE1

WebFOCUS

Job description

BUDGET & FINANCIAL ANALYST

(77,381.86 - 89,848.11 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting, the Budget & Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and writing project business cases, proposals, and other submissions for review by Finance Senior Management, other departments within the Commission, Executives, the Ministry Responsible for Housing and Treasury Board/Staff. The position requires strong and effective (verbal and written) communication and interpersonal skills. The position will also be responsible for developing strong working relationships and liaising extensively with BC Housing’s core business areas to effectively summarize and present information that conveys the desired perspective on BC Housing.

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.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

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If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

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.

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