Senior Project Finance Specialist (4-year term)

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Finance Specialist for a 4-year term role at Canada’s largest port. You will be responsible for complex financial analysis related to major infrastructure projects, developing financial models to support procurement, investment, and project financing decisions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, relevant certifications, and substantial experience in financial analysis for large projects.

Benefits

Market-competitive salaries and variable incentive plans

Flexible remote work options

Earned time off program

Paid vacation and personal leave

Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement

Onsite gym in a landmark location

Respectful and engaging workplace culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis and business case assessment for projects valued at $100M+.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially with spreadsheets.
• Experience with large-scale, multi-phase projects in complex regulatory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project financial models with financial consultants.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership and external investors.
• Evaluate reports and models on project capacity, operations, and performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Customer-service oriented

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration

Chartered Professional Accountant

Chartered Financial Analyst

Certified Project Finance Analyst

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Senior Project Finance Specialist (4-year term)

JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada’s trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.

As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.

The Senior Project Finance Specialist is responsible for complex financial analysis and services for major infrastructure projects, providing sole financial analytical support to the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) program. Ensures a comprehensive financial model, clearly articulating risks and opportunities while collaborating across the RBT2 team.

What you do :

• Develop, maintain, update, and improve upon the project financial models with financial consultants to support VFPA’s procurement, investment, and project financing decisions with respect to the RBT2 project. Ensure models withstand due diligence by potential investors and funders. Develop additional scenarios to understand potential impacts of changes to assumptions, including alternative approaches and value engineering.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the financial model for RBT2 to present an integrated business case, utilizing inputs from a large, multi-disciplinary team. Drive resolution for any assumptions that are inconsistent. Prepare and lead presentations to senior VFPA leadership and external investors on the financial model, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure assumptions in the financial model are meticulously documented, reviewed, and updated to reflect the latest data. Clearly articulate the basis for scenarios and ensure consistency across inputs.
• Drive the review and approval process for changes to assumptions in the financial model. Assess impacts, risks, and opportunities, working with the team to incorporate approved changes promptly.
• Evaluate reports, data, and models on project capacity, operations, and performance, providing insights and refining business case inputs and outputs.
• Review cost control and financial models to ensure alignment with project objectives and capital affordability. Collaborate with VFPA’s Treasury and Financial Planning & Analysis teams to update models for various scenarios, supporting decision-making at the executive level.
• Work with VFPA’s financial advisor to develop and implement strategies to secure funding, including preparing responses to due diligence questions from investors.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to develop procurement strategies considering financial implications, risks, and opportunities.
• Assess, analyze, and communicate risks, opportunities, and financial impacts for complex, multi-billion-dollar projects.

What you bring :

• A Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• A Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Project Finance Analyst, or similar designation.
• At least five (5) years of experience in financial analysis and business case assessment for infrastructure projects valued at $100M+; experience with large-scale, multi-phase projects in complex regulatory environments is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills, especially spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, senior management, and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills and tactful, diplomatic interaction abilities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, curiosity, and ability to identify and drive changes.
• Critical thinking skills to consider implications of assumptions and ensure comprehensive financial models. Motivated, proactive, customer-service oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

What we offer :

• Market-competitive salaries and variable incentive plans
• Flexible remote work options
• Earned time off program
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Opportunities for learning, development, and advancement
• Onsite gym in a landmark location in Vancouver’s waterfront
• Respectful and engaging workplace culture

Job type : Bargaining Unit, Full-Time, Temporary, Hybrid

Working environment : Normal office conditions.

MARINE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must obtain and maintain a valid Marine Transportation Security Clearance to access restricted areas / information as defined by regulations.

About Us

• Contributes to the Canadian economy’s competitiveness, growth, and prosperity.
• Provides marine transportation services that meet port users’ needs at reasonable costs.
• Ensures safety and environmental protection.
• Responds to local needs and priorities.
• Encourages input from port users and communities.
• Re-invests around 90% of revenues into trade-enabling infrastructure.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority :

• Supports economic growth and prosperity.
• Provides efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible marine services.
• Engages with communities and stakeholders.
• Re-invests revenues into infrastructure to support trade.

Our purpose statement

Enabling Canada's trade by being reliable and innovative, while protecting the environment.

Our values

• We drive efficiency to optimize performance.
• We build strong relationships to succeed together.
• We are customer-focused to deliver on commitments.
• We are accountable to find solutions and take the right action.
• We are one team to achieve our purpose.

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