Senior Financial Analyst - Public Sector Budgeting (Remote)

CivicInfo BC; Oak Bay; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative work envt

Career and professional development

Flexible work arrangements, remote +on

Employee engagement events

Work-life balance

Job summary

The District of Oak Bay is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a one-year term. The role focuses on analyzing budget variances, developing long-term financial forecasts, and advising on cost-effectiveness of projects.

CPA designation and strong accounting skills are essential. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the incumbent will prepare working papers for auditors, assist in operating and capital budgets, and develop analyses for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CPA Canada) is required or in good standing.
• Minimum six years of progressive related experience, ideally in the public sector.
• Experience with Tempest and Vadim software is a plus; Power Query experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze budget variances and develop long-term financial forecasts.
• Advise on project cost-effectiveness and prepare supporting working papers for auditors.
• Assist departments in preparing annual operating and capital budgets; maintain forecasting models.
• Develop financial and business analyses for organizational initiatives; exercise independent judgement.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

CPA knowledge

Education

CPA designation (CPA Canada)

Tools

Tempest

Vadim

Power Query

Job description

The District of Oak Bay is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a one-year term. The role focuses on analyzing budget variances, developing long-term financial forecasts, and advising on cost-effectiveness of projects.

CPA designation and strong accounting skills are essential. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the incumbent will prepare working papers for auditors, assist in operating and capital budgets, and develop analyses for strategic initiatives.