Senior Financial Analyst

BC Assessment; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Hybrid work options

Public Service Pension Plan

Health and Wellness benefits

Career development

Job summary

BC Assessment in Victoria is seeking a permanent Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance division with a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days in office). You will lead complex financial analysis and forecasting to align resources with organizational priorities.

We require a CPA designation and an undergraduate degree, plus at least five years of related experience. The role offers a salary range of $81,206.31–$95,444.67 and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of directly related experience with increasing levels of financial/supervisory responsibility.
• CPA designation (e.g. CPA) and undergraduate degree in business, management or administration.
• Experience developing financial reports, forecasts, and new policies.
• Experience with computerized financial systems in a mid-to large sized organization.
• Experience leading and supervising a financial work unit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial analysis and corporate forecasting activities.
• Provide expert advice to managers and executives on forecasting, accounting and policy.
• Improve financial policies, processes, systems and reporting practices.
• Communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences for informed decisions.
• Support implementation and ongoing training of financial systems initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Financial systems software

Job description

Senior Financial Analyst

BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance division in our Victoria office.

We acknowledge that BC Assessment’s Victoria office is located on the traditional territories of the Songhees Nation of the Coast Salish People. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.

• Location: Victoria, BC
• Hybrid Work: Minimum 3 days per week in office
• Competition Close Date: Sunday, November 15th @ 11:59PM (PCT)
• Compensation: $81,206.31 - $95,444.67

*The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.

Who we are

As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.

Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video!

Who you are

You are an analytical finance professional who enjoys turning complex financial information into clear insights, practical recommendations to support the business. You bring strong technical knowledge in financial planning and forecasting. You are skilled at analyzing and interpreting financial data in order to deliver clear variance explanations and identify emerging trends that inform leadership decision-making.

You are also a collaborative and supportive team player who contributes to a positive, high performing work environment. You actively share knowledge and take initiative, exercising sound judgement and looking for opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and controls. Whether leading a project, advising on a complex financial issue or guiding the work of others, you bring a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and collective team success.

What you’ll get to do

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting BC Assessment’s financial planning, reporting and decision-making. You will lead complex financial analysis and corporate forecasting activities, provide expert advice to managers and executives, and help ensure BCA’s financial resources are effectively planned, managed and aligned with organizational priorities.

Working collaboratively across the organization, you will also lead improvements to financial policies, processes, systems and reporting practices, helping strengthen financial management and provide the insights needed to support effective business decisions.

Other responsibilities include:

• Leads the preparation and analysis of corporate financial reports and management information for executive leadership, the Board, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Conducts complex financial analyses and develops models, forecasts, and performance measures to support strategic planning, resource allocations, and operational decision-making.
• Provides expert financial advice and guidance on forecasting, accounting, financial policies and complex financial issues.
• Supports implementation, testing, training and ongoing support of financial systems initiatives and enhancements, translating business requirements into effective reporting, processes and controls.
• Collaborates across the organization, communicating complex financial concepts in a way that makes sense to non-financial audiences to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

What you bring to the team

Education:

• A recognized accounting designation (e.g. CPA).
• An undergraduate degree in business, management or administration.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of directly related experience with increasing levels of financial/supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in developing financial reports, preparing financial forecasts, and developing new policies.
• Experience with computerized financial systems in a mid-to large sized organization.
• Experience in developing, evaluating and implementing a variety of financial operations,
• systems, etc.
• Experience leading and supervising a financial work unit is preferred.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Why you’ll love it here

We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:

• Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.
• Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.
• Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.
• Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.

Our commitment to you

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.

We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.

One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to) Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions, members of underrepresented groups and other intersectional identities.

What’s next

• Interviews are scheduled for the week of November 23rd.
• Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).