Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting (Finance Business Partnering)

BC Housing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 96,964 - 114,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Wellness programmes

Recognition programmes

Livegreen incentives

Social Club participation

Community and charitable events

Job summary

BC Housing is seeking a Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting to oversee financial planning and analysis in Burnaby, BC. This role involves assessing budget performance, collaborating with senior leadership on financial strategies, and enhancing forecasting practices. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has substantial experience in budgeting within public or not-for-profit sectors. Benefits include comprehensive wellness programs, in-house training, and community engagement opportunities. Salary ranges from $96,964 to $114,075 annually.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting in public-sector or not-for-profit environments.
• Considerable experience leading financial analysts or teams responsible for analysis or decision support.
• Considerable experience in capital planning and multi-year asset planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess results against budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, and recommend strategies to improve results.
• Develop financial plans, assess performance, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Collaborate with finance partners to enhance financial processes across BC Housing.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial stewardship

Financial analysis

Excellent communication skills

Analytical rigor

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Position Summary
Position Title: Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting (Finance Business Partnering)
Location: Burnaby, BC
Job ID: 6807
Salary: $96,964 - $114,075 annually
Regular/full‑time

Reporting to the assigned supervisor, the Manager, Budgeting & Forecasting is responsible for assessing results against budgets, estimates, and forecasts, analyzing variances, determining options, and recommending strategies to improve results. The position provides general advice and guidance to commission managers on budget and forecast preparation and management, as well as related accounting and financial matters. The role has two core focuses: Budgeting & Forecasting and Finance Business Partnering.

Finance Business Partnering Focus

The Manager delivers branch or program‑specific services under the financing business partnering model. The role works closely with Vice Presidents, Associate Vice Presidents, Directors, program owners, and budget managers to develop financial plans, assess performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support evidence‑based decision‑making. The position provides financial analysis, scenario modelling, and operational insights that strengthen forecast accuracy and enhance financial stewardship. It also supports consistency in financial planning standards and collaborates with other finance partners to improve forecasting discipline and financial processes across BC Housing.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, financial stewardship, or financial analysis in public‑sector or not‑for‑profit environments.
• Considerable experience leading financial analysts or teams responsible for forecasting, analysis, or decision support.
• Considerable experience partnering with operational leaders on financial matters and supporting decision‑making in complex environments.
• Considerable experience in capital planning, capital budgeting, infrastructure or development finance, or multi‑year asset planning.
• Considerable experience with social housing operations, non‑profit provider oversight, property management finance, or rent subsidy.
• Considerable experience supporting corporate service functions, overhead budgeting, internal cost allocations, or organizational shared services is preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial stewardship, and financial planning practices within government or non‑profit environments.
• Considerable knowledge of financial, accounting, and reporting systems, processes, and controls.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and develop staff in a manner that promotes accountability, analytical rigour, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Finance, Information Management & Technology Branch, and program areas to support system improvements, enhance data quality, and reinforce financial stewardship expectations.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑management skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to operational and executive audiences.
• Excellent initiative and follow‑through skills, including the ability to work under the direction of, or lead several people, organise and prioritise work, and meet deadlines in shifting environments.
• Strong report‑writing and presentation skills, and well‑developed problem‑solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational implications, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with leadership at all levels and guide financial decision‑making in a complex operational environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to prepare high‑quality financial insights, variance analysis, and scenario modelling.

Benefits

• 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 programmes including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch‑and‑learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programmes including long‑term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives such as an employee transit pass programme and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation.
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.

EEO Statement

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. BC Housing is committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognised assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Remuneration

$96,964 - $114,075 annually.