Financial Analyst

First Nations Financial Management Board; West Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity is available for a Financial Analyst at a national First Nations organization in West Vancouver. The role involves analyzing financial statements and maintaining positive client relationships to support First Nations governance and finance practices. Candidates should have post-secondary education with a CAFM designation, alongside experience in finance and excellent Excel skills. A commitment to client success and collaboration within a diverse team is essential.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Generous extended benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a CAFM designation or ACAF certificate.
• 1-2 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the public or non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality analysis of financial statements.
• Establish proactive, positive, and constructive working relationships with clients.
• Manage service delivery during all phases of the certification process.

Skills

Financial analysis

Report writing

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Education

CAFM designation or ACAF certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

Why Apply

Work with a growing national team dedicated to reconciliation at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). We support First Nations in developing and implementing sound administrative governance and finance practices, which are fully optional and provided free to First Nations. The FMB was created under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (“FMA”) in 2006 and has been serving First Nations ever since.

FMB values its staff, offering flexible work hours, generous extended benefits, vacations, matching RRSP contributions, and opportunities for professional development and career growth. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want to work with you. A career at FMB is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse, and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scale.

Position Overview

The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is a national First Nation institution created by the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA). The FMB supports First Nations in their pursuit of social and economic well-being through the development of strong governance and financial management systems.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Standards and Certification (“SAC”), the Financial Analyst is responsible for performing high-quality analysis of financial statements in accordance with approved procedures, standards, and guidelines. The Financial Analyst manages service delivery during all phases of the certification process.

Responsibilities

1. Establish proactive, positive, and constructive working relationships with First Nation clients;
2. Maintain a current record of each client’s certification progress using the FMB’s established client relationship records management system;
3. Catalogue client documents using the FMB’s records management software;
4. Respond to client inquiries related to Standards and Certification matters and processes;
5. Assist the Senior Manager, Standards and Certification in preparing materials for SAC Committee and Board of Directors meetings;
6. Collect data and prepare regular reports on certification status using the client relationship management system;
7. Provide input into strategic planning and the continual improvement of FMB policies, procedures, and operations where required;
8. Maintain organized engagement file documentation in accordance with document management and retention policies;
9. Collaborate with other FMB service lines to support organizational initiatives;
10. Perform other duties as required, including:

• Analyzing financial policies;
• Conducting financial and statistical research;
• Contributing to special projects as directed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a CAFM designation or ACAF certificate;
• 1-2 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the public or non-profit sector;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles;
• Knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards is an asset;
• Experience with financial analysis and reporting;
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Strong analytical and report writing skills;
• Excellent organizational skills; familiarity with document management systems is an asset;
• Proven success in team environments;
• Experience working with First Nations in a finance or advisory role;
• Outgoing, energetic, and committed to client success;
• Fluency in French or an Indigenous language is an asset;
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and organize effectively.

Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Working Conditions

• This position can be based in West Vancouver, BC, with remote work considered in other locations within British Columbia;
• Occasional national travel may be required.

What We Offer

• Salary and annual bonus eligibility;
• Flexible 37.5-hour work week;
• Employer-paid extended benefits;
• Matching group RRSP contributions;
• Health Spending Account;
• Annual vacation allowance and paid statutory & non-statutory days;
• Work-life balance;
• Remote or hybrid work arrangements;
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

FMB is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and celebrates all First Nations and peoples across Canada. We are committed to inclusivity and equal treatment. As a First Nations organization, applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.