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• Receive, sort and code invoices and supporting documents
• Ensure invoice information is accurate
• Match invoices to supporting documentation such as purchase orders and tickets
• Enter invoices into Yardi (electronic invoice approval software)
• Maintain Vendor database, and verbally verify Vendor information
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for invoices that surpass their due dates
• Assist manager in month-end closing duties
• Assist in maintaining all intercompany AR & AP records
• Communicate with internal & external stakeholders to ensure strong relations are maintained
• Follow all aspects of month end close activities to meet deadlines
• Assist with preparation of audit information and support
• Handle special projects, responsibilities and other duties as assigned by Management

Health Benefits

We encourage a healthy work environment and support programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for us all.

Career Development

We provide the freedom and support for you to take your career to the next level so that you can put your best work forward.

Beedie Cares

Through our Beedie Cares initiative, employees give back by volunteering in local communities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts payable.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Accurate and fast keypunch ability and good aptitude with numbers
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks, likely with competing priorities
• Ability to regularly interact with staff and management to provide or obtain related information
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, operation of calculators, copy machine, etc
• Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Strong decision making, communication (both verbal and written), and analytical skills
• An organized self-starter who is able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Yardi accounting software an asset

• Receive, sort and code invoices and supporting documents
• Ensure invoice information is accurate
• Match invoices to supporting documentation such as purchase orders and tickets
• Enter invoices into Yardi (electronic invoice approval software)
• Maintain Vendor database, and verbally verify Vendor information
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for invoices that surpass their due dates
• Assist manager in month-end closing duties
• Assist in maintaining all intercompany AR & AP records
• Communicate with internal & external stakeholders to ensure strong relations are maintained
• Follow all aspects of month end close activities to meet deadlines
• Assist with preparation of audit information and support
• Handle special projects, responsibilities and other duties as assigned by Management

Health Benefits

We encourage a healthy work environment and support programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for us all.

Career Development

We provide the freedom and support for you to take your career to the next level so that you can put your best work forward.

Beedie Cares

Through our Beedie Cares initiative, employees give back by volunteering in local communities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts payable.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Accurate and fast keypunch ability and good aptitude with numbers
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks, likely with competing priorities
• Ability to regularly interact with staff and management to provide or obtain related information
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, operation of calculators, copy machine, etc
• Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Strong decision making, communication (both verbal and written), and analytical skills
• An organized self-starter who is able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Yardi accounting software an asset

• Receive, sort and code invoices and supporting documents
• Ensure invoice information is accurate
• Match invoices to supporting documentation such as purchase orders and tickets
• Enter invoices into Yardi (electronic invoice approval software)
• Maintain Vendor database, and verbally verify Vendor information
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for invoices that surpass their due dates
• Assist manager in month-end closing duties
• Assist in maintaining all intercompany AR & AP records
• Communicate with internal & external stakeholders to ensure strong relations are maintained
• Follow all aspects of month end close activities to meet deadlines
• Assist with preparation of audit information and support
• Handle special projects, responsibilities and other duties as assigned by Management

Health Benefits

We encourage a healthy work environment and support programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for us all.

Career Development

We provide the freedom and support for you to take your career to the next level so that you can put your best work forward.

Beedie Cares

Through our Beedie Cares initiative, employees give back by volunteering in local communities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts payable.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Accurate and fast keypunch ability and good aptitude with numbers
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks, likely with competing priorities
• Ability to regularly interact with staff and management to provide or obtain related information
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, operation of calculators, copy machine, etc
• Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Strong decision making, communication (both verbal and written), and analytical skills
• An organized self-starter who is able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Yardi accounting software an asset

• Receive, sort and code invoices and supporting documents
• Ensure invoice information is accurate
• Match invoices to supporting documentation such as purchase orders and tickets
• Enter invoices into Yardi (electronic invoice approval software)
• Maintain Vendor database, and verbally verify Vendor information
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for invoices that surpass their due dates
• Assist manager in month-end closing duties
• Assist in maintaining all intercompany AR & AP records
• Communicate with internal & external stakeholders to ensure strong relations are maintained
• Follow all aspects of month end close activities to meet deadlines
• Assist with preparation of audit information and support
• Handle special projects, responsibilities and other duties as assigned by Management

Health Benefits

We encourage a healthy work environment and support programs that promote a healthy lifestyle for us all.

Career Development

We provide the freedom and support for you to take your career to the next level so that you can put your best work forward.

Beedie Cares

Through our Beedie Cares initiative, employees give back by volunteering in local communities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts payable.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Accurate and fast keypunch ability and good aptitude with numbers
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks, likely with competing priorities
• Ability to regularly interact with staff and management to provide or obtain related information
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, operation of calculators, copy machine, etc
• Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Strong decision making, communication (both verbal and written), and analytical skills
• An organized self-starter who is able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a team environment
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Yardi accounting software an asset

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting, the Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting is responsible for coordinating and developing the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and other financial analyses for review by Finance Senior Management, and subsequent presentation to the Executive, Board, external partners, the Ministry Responsible for Housing, Treasury Board/Staff and the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC). He/she/they conducts financial and cost/benefit analyses of current and anticipated programs and initiatives, prepares financial analysis and models to support the development of Treasury Board and Cabinet submissions, and leads and manages special projects of a financial analysis and reporting nature. The position is responsible for preparing long term cash flow forecasts and overseeing the preparation of various reports for the Commission’s programs and initiatives, including business case submissions to the Ministry Responsible for Housing, Treasury Board and/or Cabinet to support the in-year expenditure management and annual provincial budget processes. The position manages the core financial structure of the Finance system, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE1), develops and manages models, programs and reporting tools to support business and corporate reporting requirements, and designs and develops financial reports to provide current, sensitive and relevant information for decision making. The incumbent provides advice and guidance to Commission managers regarding the effective use of financial resources and options to enhance financial and business performance.  

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, finance, public administration, economics or a related field.
• Considerable experience in a large computerized accounting operation in the public sector, including considerable experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent is an asset
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of financial reporting/analysis models and frameworks and considerable knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes and controls.
• Considerable knowledge of financial reporting and analysis functions within the government environment.
• Ability to learn and understand mission-critical corporate enterprise applications (i.e. JDEdwards, WebFOCUS, and the Central Property System (CPS)).
• Ability to learn and understand the Commission’s programs and operating requirements, relevant legislation, and the role of central agencies.
• Ability to distil complex and technical financial and policy/program information and effectively communicate considerations and implications to an executive audience through verbal briefings as well as clear writing of reports and business case submissions.
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to conduct research, undertake complex financial analyses and facilitate improved financial and business decision-making.
• Ability to manage relationships and exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to exercise independence of action in participating and providing program/service recommendations as a member of the management team.
• Ability to provide expert opinions/briefings, advice to senior management on identified and emerging issues impacting program or service goals, outcomes or efficiencies.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow-through skills including the ability to work under the direction of, or leading several people, organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines within shifting environments.
• Strategic orientation, detail orientation and well-developed business acumen skills.
• Effective communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Budgeting and Forecasting or the Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting, the Budget and Financial Analyst prepares complex and comprehensive financial analyses and reports and participates in the annual budget process. He/she/they provides consulting services to staff in other departments in regard to managing, analysing and verifying financial data.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting, finance, or in a relevant subject field.
• Considerable work experience in a high volume computerized financial accounting environment carrying out complex financial analysis, reporting, budgeting and forecasting functions.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting functions within the public sector environment.
• Considerable knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes and controls.
• Considerable knowledge of accounting concepts and processes.
• Knowledge of government decision-making and policy development processes and structures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and understand mission-critical corporate enterprise applications and IT systems (i.e. JDE1 and WebFOCUS).
• Ability to exercise attention to details with high degree of accuracy especially working with numbers and dollars.
• Ability to take initiative proactively and work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Budgeting, Financial Analysis & Reporting, the Senior Manager, Budgeting and Forecasting is responsible for planning and managing the implementation of the budgeting process for BC Housing and Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PRHC), and for the preparation of the budget for presentation to the Executive, BC Housing’s Board of Commissioners, the Ministry responsible for Housing, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and Treasury Board/Staff. He/she/they manages the preparation of the Financial Plan in the three-year Service Plan, the Financial Report in the Annual Report, estimates, forecasts, cash flow statements, and other related financial information and analyses to assist the Executive in making sound business decisions, and the preparation of various reports and analyses for the Board and other stakeholders. The position oversees the reporting of results against budgets and the evaluation of current and anticipated programs, and develops and presents options and strategies to improve BC Housing’s financial position. The role assists in the preparation of the 10-year Capital Plan and 5-year Financial Management Plan. The position is responsible for ensuring the integrity and operability of the core financial structure in the Finance system (JD Edwards EnterpriseOne), and plans and manages projects relating to the design, development, and maintenance of the financial decision support framework. He/she/they also provides leadership and advice to senior managers of the Commission regarding budgeting, financial planning, and other financial matters to enhance financial and business performance.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or other relevant field.
• Member in good standing of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Association.
• Considerable experience in managing the budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis functions for a large, complex organization with computerized accounting and financial operations.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the Employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis models and frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of financial, accounting, and reporting systems, processes, and controls.
• Ability to learn and understand mission-critical corporate enterprise applications such as JDE1, WebFOCUS, Cashflow Financial Forecasting (CFF) and Central Property System (CPS).
• Ability to learn and understand the Commission’s programs and operating requirements, relevant legislation, and the role of central agencies.
• Ability to plan and manage budgeting and forecasting processes and develop budgets and estimates in accordance with Commission and stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to provide leadership in conducting research, preparing financial analyses, analyzing complex financial matters, and providing options to improve the Commission’s financial position.
• Ability to assess the business and financial ramifications of new programs and opportunities and develop strategies and options to facilitate the accomplishment of objectives.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with the Executive, senior management, government, housing partners, and other stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
• Strong consensus-building, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking skills.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting, the Manager, Financial Analysis & Reporting is responsible for coordinating and developing the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and other financial analyses for review by Finance Senior Management, and subsequent presentation to the Executive, Board, external partners, the Ministry Responsible for Housing, Treasury Board/Staff and the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC). He/she/they conducts financial and cost/benefit analyses of current and anticipated programs and initiatives, prepares financial analysis and models to support the development of Treasury Board and Cabinet submissions, and leads and manages special projects of a financial analysis and reporting nature. The position is responsible for preparing long term cash flow forecasts and overseeing the preparation of various reports for the Commission’s programs and initiatives, including business case submissions to the Ministry Responsible for Housing, Treasury Board and/or Cabinet to support the in-year expenditure management and annual provincial budget processes. The position manages the core financial structure of the Finance system, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE1), develops and manages models, programs and reporting tools to support business and corporate reporting requirements, and designs and develops financial reports to provide current, sensitive and relevant information for decision making. The incumbent provides advice and guidance to Commission managers regarding the effective use of financial resources and options to enhance financial and business performance.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, finance, public administration, economics or a related field.
• Considerable experience in a large computerized accounting operation in the public sector, including considerable experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Extensive knowledge of financial reporting/analysis models and frameworks and considerable knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes and controls.
• Considerable knowledge of financial reporting and analysis functions within the government environment.
• Ability to learn and understand mission-critical corporate enterprise applications (i.e. JD Edwards, WebFOCUS, and the Central Property System (CPS)).
• Ability to learn and understand the Commission’s programs and operating requirements, relevant legislation, and the role of central agencies.
• Ability to distil complex and technical financial and policy/program information and effectively communicate considerations and implications to an executive audience through verbal briefings as well as clear writing of reports and business case submissions.
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to conduct research, undertake complex financial analyses and facilitate improved financial and business decision-making.
• Ability to manage relationships and exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with a broad range of audiences.
• Ability to exercise independence of action in participating and providing program/service recommendations as a member of the management team.
• Ability to provide expert opinions/briefings, advice to senior management on identified and emerging issues impacting program or service goals, outcomes or efficiencies.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate staff in a team setting.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow-through skills including the ability to work under the direction of, or leading several people, organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines within shifting environments.
• Strategic orientation, detail orientation and well-developed business acumen skills.
• Effective communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research, analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

The City of Vancouver is seeking an experienced and sophisticated Director of Financial Services to lead a range of financial services that support an organization with a $2.3 billion annual budget. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be responsible for a critical set of internal processes and customer-facing services, overseeing a talented and dedicated team of over 100 professionals, and driving digital/service transformations to ensure these processes and services are optimised. The City’s Financial Services team is a leader among Canadian municipalities and was recently recognized with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association.

Your impact

As the City’s Director of Financial Services, you’ll:

• Lead a broad range of key internal financial processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, business unit accounting and financial reporting
• Lead the City’s public-facing Revenue Services function, responsible for the billing and collection of property taxes, the Empty Homes Tax and a range of City-provided utilities
• Identify opportunities to improve services for greater efficiencies and/or improved customer experiences, championing digital transformation and service excellence
• Inspire a large and diverse team, building relationships across the organization to drive best practices and financial innovation
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and the development of corporate financial statements, with this financial information supporting important organisation-wide decision making
• Ensure secure, resilient financial controls are in place, and appropriate legislative compliance

You bring

As an experienced professional, you have demonstrated exceptional team leadership, communication, relationship-building skills, and your “growth mindset” means you’re always seeking to improve whatever you’re working on, and to grow professionally. You’re a strategic thinker, with a passion for leading change in a dynamic environment. At the same time you’re a strong process thinker and structured problem solver, with a track record in driving financial innovation. This is supported by:

• a CPA designation and at least an undergraduate degree in business or related field,
• at least 15 years of senior-level financial leadership in a complex organization, or an equivalent combination of experience and education, and
• Expertise in financial systems, public sector accounting, and internal controls.

This role presents an opportunity for the right person to make a meaningful impact on one of Canada’s most vibrant cities. We’re not looking for someone to just keep the lights on—we want a strategic partner to shape how we grow, evolve, and lead in the delivery of our financial services. If you are a collaborative and innovative financial leader with a passion for public service, we want to hear from you.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Senior Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-141: $177549 to $233627 per annum.  The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and internal equity considerations.

Application Close:  May 11, 2025

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Parks & Recreation, the Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for financial planning and analysis for the City of Vancouver. The Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for leading specific FP&A functions including short-mid term planning, budgeting, forecasting, business case development, financial modelling and decision support for processes and initiatives. Working closely with other members of the Citywide and Business Unit (BU) FP&A, the main functions of the role include leading respective business area, support the development of the City’s annual budget and multiyear plan process, support monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, and analyzing key business issues impacting the revenue opportunities within a business unit.

The position ensures compliance with internal controls, policies, standards and business processes and systems. The position provides financial decision support to enable the City to meet its strategic objectives and goals and leads the development of policies and processes to support the effective financial management of departmental resources.

The position makes recommendations on transformational initiatives, including recommendations that could impact staffing levels in the organization and realization of cost efficiencies

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Analysis:

• Defines and uses logical and innovative approaches to evaluate and deconstruct accounting and business situations. Compiles and links analytical information, experience and insights using quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills.
• Demonstrates understanding and application of common quantitative techniques by preparing appropriate financial analysis with fact-based assumptions to enable decision making.
• Provides input into the formation of problem-solving approaches for business situations.
• Accurately analyzes a situation based on available data or information.
• Leads the problem-solving process by identifying alternatives and making recommendations.
• Consistently applies working knowledge of the organization's information systems & appropriate financial tools and systems to find, extract, and analyze data and to produce reports.
• Applies basic modelling, forecasting and planning techniques to develop forecasts with cost drivers identified and explained.
• Supports management in developing and analyzing business cases, determining the financial implications for all major decisions, ensuring value for money, return on investment, productivity and service delivery analysis, quantifying impacts on budgets and forecasts
• Prepares materials to be presented to the Senior Leadership Teams, Directors, CFO, and other stakeholders as required.

Strategic Business Partnership and Decision support

• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the organization's business plan, immediate environment and the possible impact of events and activities on the organization; understand current role in relation to executing the business plan.
• Applies common business principles to critically evaluate and accurately perform analysis.
• Uses insights to influence the views of managers and provides guidance and support, supported by facts, to influence and lead business decisions.
• Ability to apply decision criteria to business propositions prepared by business units.
• Lead in explaining financial concepts and analysis in non-financial terms to counterparts.
• Identify and address additional business partner needs as they arise.
• Makes recommendations on transformational initiatives, including recommendations that could impact staffing levels in the organization and realization of cost efficiencies.

Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance Measurement:

• Leads, manages, and coordinates all aspects of operating and capital budget process within the Park Board; works with subject matter experts to provide inputs and assumptions and manages and monitors Operating & Capital budget expenditures, revenues and recoveries.
• Manages and prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end variances analysis, forecasting and reporting; presents and reviews results with general manager and department leads; works to identify significant risks, and recommends mitigation strategies and raises to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provides financial and budget management to support major project leads.
• Manages and supports the development of multiyear financial and business plans and forecasts, review and validate financial assumptions and models, and identify trends that impact the Department’s ability to meet budget and service delivery targets.
• Leads and manages analysis of budgets, performance indicators, business plans and ongoing financial results to enable strategic recommendations on corrective actions.
• Interpret and provide forecasts and analysis that link to business unit strategy and operational performance.
• Complies with and administers Finance controls, policies and procedures.

Project Management and Process improvement:

• Supports and manages planning process timelines and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization for business area.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for process automation/streamlining and support integration with financial reporting, capital budgeting, and long-term financial planning initiatives.
• Communicate budgeting policies and processes to Department FP&A and City staff; support planning processes improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
• Manage FP&A projects and sub-processes .

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
• Professional Accounting Designation or MBA with a combination of experience and education related to the requirements of the position
• Extensive experiance post designation experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting
• Advanced financial systems experience preferably within an ERP environment - experience with financial modules of SAP would be an asset
• Strong business case analysis experience
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
• Advanced experience with preparing complex presentations and writing formal reports for senior management and Council
• Considerable experience in presenting to Senior Leaders and department stakeholders
• Advanced project management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong business acumen and capability to link finance to the business
• Superior critical thinking skills, ability to analyze complex situations and determine appropriate course of action where there is little or no established precedents
• Ability to strategically answer complex business problems through data analysis, modelling and creative thinking
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple terms
• Proven ability to work strategically with the business, build relationships, and be a trusted business partner
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a Finance and Business Unit team
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Must be able to take accountability to complete assignments and take ownership of challenges to the point of recommendation, resolution, approval and implementation
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work a hybrid work week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: June 2025

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum

Application Close: April 20, 2025

Main Purpose and Function

Financial Analysts are responsible for managing general corporate business functions associated with the delivery of the organization’s operating budget for a select group of departments. These positions work closely with business unit managers and financial staff to identify and recommend operational, business process and financial management issues that can result in cost savings and efficiencies. They develop business cases, conduct financial and analytical work and review overall financial and non-financial performance with departments. The positions initiate changes in budget management policies and practices, systems and business processes to assist the City’s Business Units in effectively managing their financial and business functions. The positions review all Council reports to ensure they have sound business cases and funding strategies. Key to these positions to ensure that the City’s operating budget maximizes service levels by minimizing the utilization of resources within the City.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Working with department managers and finance staff, conduct comprehensive reviews of departmental budgets to identify funding needs and opportunities for savings that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Provide recommendations to senior management for efficiency gains, based on an extensive knowledge of departmental budgets and operational issues driving the budget expenditures, that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Provide objective analysis of department budget submissions including funding requests and suggested budget adjustments and make recommendations to senior management on their appropriateness that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Develop departmental budgets based on Corporate guidelines and provide support to department finance managers
• Responsible for research, preparation and presentation of reports to Council
• Analyze the processes, practices and procedures of similar organizations to identify best practices and develop benchmark standards that can be applied within the City of Vancouver
• Lead or participate in business process reviews of City units, including provision of recommendations regarding City processes to identify opportunities for improvement that lead to financial or position savings
• Conducts studies and makes recommendations regarding resource allocation such as performance measurement and benchmarking of City services, structural reviews of departments, departmental methods, and business processes, both from a systems and financial perspective, that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Conduct financial, cash flow and economic impact studies of expenditure programs
• Analyze budgets, performance indicators, business plans and on-going financial results of Departments
• Prepare and review financial and administrative policies
• Development and analysis of business cases for proposed projects, including cost benefit analyses to justify spending proposals
• Conduct forecasts, economic analysis, financial modeling and policy development
• Manage relationships with other departments and external organizations
• Develop and implement public consultation campaigns, including public opinion surveys, print publications, and web publishing
• Develop analytical tools and reports utilizing the City’s ERP system and provide coaching and training to other users based on the Financial Analysts “super user” status
• Key member of the team developing the SAP modules for budgeting (PS/IM and BW/SEM) or other similar products
• Some responsibility for capital budgeting for cross training purposes and vacation relief
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or Finance and a professional accounting designation
• A commitment to maintaining and improving job related skills on a timely and continuous basis
• 3 to 5 years experience in budgeting, administration, and finance including the operation of all accounting functions, for a large multi-unionized organization preferably within the public sector
• Considerable financial systems experience preferably with integrated business software (ERP) such as SAP
• Considerable cost accounting or equivalent business evaluation experience, including cost distribution modeling and business process analysis
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practice as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Experience in preparing a variety of statements, statistics, reports, and complex spreadsheets using arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
• Experience initiating business process improvements and developing and maintaining operating and capital budgets
• Experience writing reports to a Council or Board of Directors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of City of Vancouver culture, policies, operations and procedures
• A solid general understanding of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting practices
• Knowledge of public administration and business practices in effect at other local and more senior governments and in private industry, such as program evaluation, business process review, organizational theory and reengineering techniques
• Extensive knowledge of computer and enterprise systems
• Strong computer competency in office productivity tools
• Strong enterprise systems skills, preferably SAP, and the ability to extract relevant information for analytical purposes
• Superior verbal and written communication, and advanced presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively represent the City at all levels of civic administration as well as with customers and clients outside the organization
• Ability to lead and assist in building cross-functional teams, and work effectively in a matrix structure outside the City’s regular organization
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• High productivity in application of superior research and analytical skills
• Proven problem-solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment
• Ability to consider all options / maintain neutrality to provide sound business advice
• Ability to gather relevant information from variety of sources (e.g. interviews, internal and external documents) in objective and analytical manner
• Extraordinary customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees across the organization
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum

Open Positions: 2

Application Close: March 23, 2025