Strategic Budget & Forecasting Analyst

Langara College; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work program for eligible roles

Extensive medical, dental, and vision

Tuition waivers

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langara College in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to guide budgeting, forecasting and costing for a portfolio of departments. You will explain complex financial data, train managers, and ensure compliance with college policy.

The role involves developing budgets, conducting variance analyses, and preparing reports for internal use and Ministry compliance. Hybrid work is available for eligible positions, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in accounting or relevant discipline.
• Enrolment in the CPA PEP program and actively working towards completion.
• Minimum two years of progressive audit, tax, advisory, budget and/or financial analysis experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and explain complex financial data for budgets, forecasts and costing models.
• Review budget documents, forecasts and variances for accuracy and supply corrective actions.
• Consolidate templates into the College’s budget, variance analyses and forecast models.
• Maintain working relationships with managers and external agencies to develop budgets and communicate policy.
• Estimate inputs for planning, eg. exchange rates and wage costs.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports for internal and Ministry use.
• Ensure required approvals for new positions or budget transfers.
• Assist with GRE reporting and system upgrades testing.
• Create new reports, scorecards and KPIs as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Customer service

Accounting concepts

Spreadsheet proficiency

Research & analysis

Math skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Budget reporting

Policy compliance

Education

Accounting diploma

CPA PEP enrollment

Tools

Banner

Oracle

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Langara College in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Financial Planning Analyst to guide budgeting, forecasting and costing for a portfolio of departments. You will explain complex financial data, train managers, and ensure compliance with college policy.

The role involves developing budgets, conducting variance analyses, and preparing reports for internal use and Ministry compliance. Hybrid work is available for eligible positions, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and cross-functional collaboration.