OBMH26-24 Senior Financial Analyst

Oak Bay; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with onsite visits

Job summary

Oak Bay is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for an exciting one-year, auxiliary full-time term. The role focuses on budget variances, long-term forecasts, and advising on project cost-effectiveness within a public sector context.

You will report to Finance, prepare working papers for auditors, and support operating and capital budgeting. CPA Canada membership and experience with Tempest, Vadim, and Power Query are assets.

Qualifications

• Six years of progressive related financial experience, preferably in the public sector.
• CPA designation and active CPA Canada membership.
• Experience with budget development and long-range financial planning.
• Familiarity with Tempest, Vadim, and Power Query is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze budget variances and develop long-term forecasts.
• Prepare working papers for auditors and advise on cost-effectiveness.
• Support preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Develop financial analyses for organizational initiatives.

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Auditing support

Education

CPA designation (CPA Canada)

Tools

Tempest

Vadim

Power Query

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Senior Financial Analyst

Auxiliary - Full Time

One-Year Term

2026 Rate: $58.79-$63.58 per hour (includes 14% in lieu of benefits)

Rate Effective January 1, 2027: $60.78-$65.74 per hour (includes 14% in lieu of benefits)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, notably the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, the District of Oak Bay is committed to recognizing and celebrating their historic and ongoing connection to these lands and waters. The District of Oak Bay is a picturesque seaside community located within the Greater Victoria Region, with a population of +18,000. While offering all the amenities of a large metropolitan urban centre, Oak Bay has succeeded in maintaining all the peacefulness and charm of a small town. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with miles of spectacular West Coast shoreline, brilliant beaches, parks and greenspace, quaint tree-lined streets and vibrant, boutique villages just beyond their doorsteps.

Are you an expert in public sector budgeting who enjoys solving complex financial problems? We are seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team for an exciting one-year term opportunity. As our Senior Financial Analyst, you will be the one analyzing budget variances, developing long-term financial forecasts, and advising on project cost-effectiveness. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for digging into the details, ensuring all financial processes are sound, and preparing the working papers for our auditors. If you're a CPA with a knack for turning complex data into clear, actionable advice, we're looking for your expertise.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position involves complex accounting and budgeting work at a professional level. This position advises departments in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets and reviews submissions for completeness and adherence to policies and regulatory requirements; assists in the development and maintenance of long-term financial plans and related forecasting models; and develops financial and business analyses for various organizational initiatives. Considerable independent judgement and action are exercised in the work.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of six years of progressive related experience, ideally within the public sector of a unionized environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), a professional accounting designation along with membership in good standing with CPA Canada. Experience with Tempest and Vadim software and Power Query would be considered assets. This position is represented by CUPE Local 374. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a verification of their skills by completing writing, computer and/or skill testing assessments.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continued career and professional development opportunities, opportunities for flexible work arrangements, including remote work with onsite visits as required, employee engagement events and work-life balance.

An employer of choice, the District of Oak Bay is committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and teamwork.

If your qualifications and experience align with our needs, we want to hear from you! We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have been shortlisted and require accommodation throughout the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how to best accommodate your needs.