Senior Financial Analyst

City of Coquitlam; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Earned day off program

Municipal Pension Plan

Vacation & benefits package

Job summary

The City of Coquitlam is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning team. This regular full-time role focuses on preparing the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan, coordinating with departments, and assisting with annual budget submissions.

You will manage large data sets and develop forecasts with advanced Excel skills in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the Financial Planning Lead, contribute to budget documents and analyses, and participate in an earned day

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills to structure and analyze large data sets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and written/spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the City’s Five-Year Financial Plan and annual budget submissions.
• Liaise with peer departments and align financial information with city procedures and policies.
• Prepare budget documents and materials; conduct forecasting, analytics, and data visualizations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related

Professional accounting designation (CPA/CA) or actively pursuing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City of Coquitlam

Senior Financial Analyst

Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
The City is seeking a candidate who enjoys complex accounting and budgeting work, as well as consistently evolving technologies in support of the Finance Department. The Senior Financial Analyst will form part of our Financial Planning team, reporting to the Financial Planning Lead and working closely with the analysts in the department. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in preparing the City’s annual Five-Year Financial Plan, including liaising with peer departments and assisting in their annual budget submissions, ensuring financial information aligns with City procedures and polices, preparing budget documents and materials, and working on a variety of financial planning-related forecasting and analytics. The successful incumbent will be analytical, detail-oriented and independent as working with significant data sets will be critical for the preparation of financial analyses, budget presentations and reports, data visualizations, and relative correspondence. You will have advanced Excel skills to structure and analyze large volumes of data while working in a fast pace, deadline oriented environment.
Teamwork is at the heart of this role and not only will you have the opportunity to learn from colleagues in your profession, but this opportunity will also allow you to connect with staff across the City in a variety of disciplines while supporting the financial needs of the organization. This rewarding opportunity is well suited for a driven professional that is keen on contributing to our local community. The Senior Financial Analyst will bring forward a thorough understanding of accounting principles, practices, procedures, systems and controls. This includes being familiar with laws and regulations governing the work that we do, but also excellent skills in commonly used computer applications and the ability to effectively communicate with others.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline, possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and either hold a professional accounting designation or be actively pursuing one. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with excellent attention to detail, are essential.
Assets
Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and long-term forecasting is preferred. Experience with financial and asset management systems, including PeopleSoft, Oracle, and Maximo, would be considered an asset. Previous experience in a government or municipal environment is also an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $47.35 - $55.92 (2026 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.