Sr. Financial Analyst - FTT

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

Job summary

A major public transit authority in Canada is seeking a Financial Analyst to analyze financial data and provide business advice to departments. The role requires a university degree in Business Administration, a professional accounting designation, and five years of relevant experience. This is a full-time, temporary position offering a hybrid work model and a salary ranging from $82,400 to $123,600 per annum.

Benefits

Extended Health benefits

Dental benefits

Transit Pass

Public Service Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, capital projects, and financial planning.
• Experience in a large, preferably unionized organization.
• Strong presentation skills for developing or reviewing business cases.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial and business advice by analyzing financial data.
• Develops financial reports to support business units.
• Works closely with managers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Time management

Education

University degree in Business Administration or Commerce

Professional Accountant designation (CA, CPA or CMA)

Tools

Excel

Longview

Job description

Marketing Statement

A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world‑envied quality of life. Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.

At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.

Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC's Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence. Put your future in motion!

Responsibilities

Primary Purpose

• Provides financial and business advice to assigned clients by reviewing and analyzing departmental and corporate historical and statistical cost and revenue information; assesses operational performance and assists clients in preparing their assigned operating and capital budgets. Develops various financial reports to support the business units in achieving their enterprise objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Provides consolidated financial data and related resources for the development and reporting of annual operating budget, capital program, 10‑Year Investment Plan and quarterly forecasts; identifies opportunities to enhance financial outlooks and other financial analysis tasks and projects.
• Advises department/project managers on financial issues and assumptions that will impact budget and capital requirements; develops detailed budget instructions; provides guidance and direction to relevant staff members on operating and capital related matters.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance financial outlooks, forecasts and plans resources for complex projects or initiatives and prepares various monthly reports and executive dashboards to assist in insightful decision making. Develops various reports such as those related to projects, programs and other corporate financial reports in order to support the business units in achieving their enterprise objectives.
• Works closely with business units/project managers on their submitted financial information and other data, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with corporate guidelines and determining reasons for change from previous year's budget; provides ongoing support to the units by responding to their financial data requests and addressing any related matters.
• Analyzes financial impacts of opportunities for improving efficiencies; creates financial models to analyze and track key business drivers and initiatives and prepares recommendations to relevant managers; reviews and analyzes financial and performance metric variances against historic trends, strategic plan, budget and forecast to develop business cases for process improvements.
• Prepares executive briefing material; assists in preparing drafts for the annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, and capital reports to the Board; participates in special projects, including providing financial analysis services to various project teams.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• The competencies for this position are acquired through a university degree in Business Administration or Commerce along with a Professional Accountant designation (CA, CPA or CMA), combined with 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, capital projects and financial planning in a large, preferably unionized organization.

Other Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced analytical and financial modeling skills using Excel and other modeling tools (Longview, etc.).
• Sound business acumen and experience with developing or reviewing business cases with strong presentation skills.
• General understanding of project management practices (Gantt charts, work breakdown structures, project governance).
• Working knowledge of PSAB accounting standards and general understanding of TransLink's governance legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Solid time management skills with ability to multitask during tight project deadlines.

Other Information

Recruitment Process: An applicant will be required to demonstrate their 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. This role will be working on FIFA related tasks.

Work Schedule

37.5 hours per week.

This is a full‑time temporary position for 12 months.

Work Designation

Hybrid – This position offers the flexibility of working both on‑site and remotely within B.C.

Rate of Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $82,400 to $123,600 per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role.

We aim to provide competitive pay that reflects your professional background and expertise. We want to ensure your offer will align with your strengths considering experience, skills, and internal equity to offer a fair and equitable salary. The Total Compensation Package, which includes Extended Health, Dental, Transit Pass and enrollment in the Public Service Pension Plan upon eligibility as well as other employment offerings will be discussed in detail as your application progresses.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply’ button at the top right corner of the page or go to http://www.translink.ca/careers to apply for this position and view instructions on the process.

Posting Information

Posting Date: October 27, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that only those short‑listed will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TransLink 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. Learn more about TransLink's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 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].