Finance Analytics & Budgeting Leader

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 98,831 - 123,539; Full time

Job summary

Chilliwack School District invites a collaborative finance professional to lead financial reporting and analytics, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for senior leadership and the Board. You will partner with schools and departments to develop budgets and financial plans, identify pressures, and support forecasting, using Excel and Power BI to improve tools and insights.

CPA designation with at least five years in public sector is required; you will communicate with diverse

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA) with a minimum of five years of related work experience.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting techniques, and financial modeling.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI for financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting automated systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Highly motivated to drive change and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budget preparation and financial reporting for senior leadership and the Board.
• Coordinate budget submissions for supplies, services, wages, and benefits.
• Verify costing for initiatives, staffing, revenues, and budget pressures.
• Review school and department budgets for alignment with district requirements.
• Analyze monthly financial results, variances, and budget-to-actuals.
• Prepare financial performance reports for district, Board, Ministry, and partners.
• Monitor capital project budgets, draws, reporting, and amortization schedules.
• Maintain finance permissions, budgets, and reporting access in the ERP system.
• Provide budgeting support and training to district leaders and staff.
• Improve financial reporting, budgeting processes, and tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Change leadership

Education

CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Chilliwack School District invites a collaborative finance professional to lead financial reporting and analytics, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for senior leadership and the Board. You will partner with schools and departments to develop budgets and financial plans, identify pressures, and support forecasting, using Excel and Power BI to improve tools and insights.

CPA designation with at least five years in public sector is required; you will communicate with diverse