Senior Financial Analyst, PR

TransLink; Canada; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A public transportation authority in Canada seeks a Senior Financial Analyst to support strategic financial planning and reporting. Responsibilities include developing operating budgets, conducting financial analyses, and providing advisory services to business leaders. Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in finance and a CPA designation, with strong skills in forecasting and modeling. The position requires a commitment to collaborative financial processes and adherence to company standards.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Medical benefits

Transit passes

Training and development

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis.
• Solid knowledge of TransLink standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to develop short and long-term financial plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis for departmental strategic planning.
• Participate in the consolidated operating budget development.
• Provide financial advisory services to leaders across the rail division.

Skills

Financial advisory services

Budget strategy

Forecasting

Modeling

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance

Canadian accounting designation (CPA)

Tools

Excel

Office software suite

Job description

Marketing Statement Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years. British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in South Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody and Surrey. With future expansion of the Expo and Millennium Lines, infrastructure renewal and new asset acquisition projects underway, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 dedicated employees, working on one of the world’s longest fully‑automated rapid transit systems. Our work encompasses roles such as administration, engineering, elevator and escalator maintenance, field operations, vehicle maintenance and wayside (station and guideway) maintenance. When you work for SkyTrain, you will have access to comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training and more. We are a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE Carries out a senior level of financial analysis in support of the department’s strategic financial planning and reporting services. Participates in consolidation and operating budgets and all other aspects of financial management, involving KPI’s, forecasting, modeling, costing and other analysis. Provides financial advisory services to business leaders across the organization.

• Participates in development of the consolidated operating budget for the rail division, providing information and advice to business leaders on budget strategy, standards, policies and processes.
• Conducts forecasting, modeling, costing and analysis to support strategic financial planning and decision‑making for the rail division.
• Develops regular and ad‑hoc draft financial reporting, including quarterly/annual internal reporting, financial reporting for the Board, TransLink reporting and other ad‑hoc reports.
• Provides financial advisory services to business leaders across the rail division, involving interpretation of financial data to provide meaningful information and consultation as required.
• Provides support to the contract services team with financial analysis, modeling, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Supports the Manager in identifying risks and opportunities related to areas of accountability, ensuring the Manager is alerted to critical issues as they emerge.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of own work, while also ensuring alignment with TransLink standards, policies and processes; and compliance with regulatory and other related requirements.
• Builds and maintains relationships with TransLink representatives to discuss and resolve financial analysis and reporting issues and to provide input to various committees and task forces.
• Participates in the implementation of enhanced and streamlined financial processes, collaborating with TransLink business technology services on the development, implementation and ongoing management of new and enhanced systems.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Undergraduate degree in finance and five years of related, progressively responsible experience.
• Canadian accounting designation (CPA) is required.
• Advanced knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices and techniques pertaining to all aspects of corporate financial planning, analysis and reporting.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the relevant TransLink standards, policies and processes, and also of the relevant regulatory requirements.
• Solid planning skills with ability to participate in strategic financial planning processes, including development/consolidation of short and long‑term financial and budget planning.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills to provide financial advice to business leaders across the rail division.
• Solid problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to identify, diagnose, and resolve analytical issues.
• Advanced analytical skills to carry out complex financial analysis and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in the full suite of office software.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate suitability for this position by meeting the minimum level of qualifications and experience in order to be invited into the selection process. A standard interview format will be used including general, scenario and behavioural descriptive interview questions.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

Work Designation

Resident. This position works predominately on‑site.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $82,400 – $123,600 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. The Total Compensation Package includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan as well as other employment offerings, which will be discussed in detail as the application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button at the top right corner of the careers page or visit http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process. Save a cover letter and resume as one PDF document prior to uploading your application online.

Posting Date: November 18, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.
Having trouble applying? Please view the system requirements and FAQ’s by going to http://www.translink.ca/careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SkyTrain is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce, representative of the customers we serve and the many communities in the Metro Vancouver region. We welcome and encourage Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email us at [e-mail].