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The Account Manager is responsible to work on opportunities across North America, representing the business to all levels of decision makers within the accounts.

The purpose of this role is to solution sell the full scope of services to new customers with the key deliverables achieving assigned revenue objectives and enabling maximum revenue growth.

How You'll Help:

• Sells into accounts, services new accounts, and manages an existing client base. 
• Acts proactively to create opportunities for new business with existing accounts. 
• Builds relationships with potential new and existing accounts to grow & retain business in Canada and the US. 
• Generates sales leads by networking, cold-calling prospects and building relationships as part of a coordinated sales strategy. 
• Creates sales strategies by gathering market information, analyzing opportunities and documenting sales methodology. 
• Prepares presentations and delivers to prospective clients. 
• Maintains accurate customer files. 
• Works with operations to address issues with scheduled shipments. 
• Other related duties as may be required. 

Your Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of secondary education
• Post-secondary education in business administration or related field, an asset
• A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered
• Previous transportation or operational experience is preferred; various roles within transportation would be beneficial. 
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in telesales, sales support/customer service or business-to-business sales. 
• A solid network and client base to call upon is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to resolve problems in a timely fashion. 
• Considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy are required when dealing with customers, either existing or new. Problem solving demands require immediate action, to ensure the consistent application of strategies for growth. 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 
• Proven experience in freight brokerage sales, with a desire to grow professionally. 
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Windows environment are key to succeeding in this role. 
• Out-going "Hunter" personality. 
• Demonstrated customer relationship skills. 
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment. 
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues. 
• Results focused. 

Location(s): Help Headquarters 

Job Type: Full Time 

myWork Options: In-person, Hybrid

Background Screening Requirement: 

• Enhanced Criminal Record Check
• Credit Check
• Employment Verification
• References

What’s the job?

As a Financial Planner you will manage a portfolio of existing members and their families, building long-lasting relationships with current and potential members.  You will conduct effective discovery meetings to determine member needs and translate the complex world of investments into effective solutions that help members meet their financial goals and objectives.  

What you’ll get to do:

• Proactively identify member financial needs and solutions by considering the member's wealth, business, life goals and other objectives;
• Leverage financial planning tools to prepare customized and effective presentations; acquire new business from both existing members and prospects;
• Lead with advice, counselling members on investment strategies and other financial decisions;
• Review and communicate portfolio performance to members and provide education and consultation related to their investment and financial needs;
• Serve as a resource for members and staff with needs surrounding financial planning, investments, insurance, tax strategies, retirement analysis, estate & succession planning, etc.;
• Consistently identify opportunities for personal banking, small business and general insurance opportunities and refers accordingly to support business objectives across business lines;

Who are we looking for?

Self-motivated and a keen listener, you enjoy building and developing close client relationships; you are adept at using multiple forms of communication to great effect - knowing when and how to use each for the best outcome.

Key skills required:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• CFP designation required;
• TEP and/or CPA designation are an asset;
• Eligible to be registered with the BC Securities commission to sell mutual funds;
• Canadian Securities course, Wealth Management Essentials (WME) + Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH);
• Familiarity with financial planning software, Morningstar & Salesforce programs;
• Demonstrated sales skills with an ability to self-source business as well as referral business;
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of investment products;
• Solid knowledge with life insurance products and administration.

We are currently looking for a Commercial Account Manager to join our team in our Burnaby office. You will collaborate with Account Producer(s)/Marketer(s) regarding the client needs and recommend solutions with respect to placement, terms, and conditions. This position requires a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a high paced environment. Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc. is one of the largest privately held construction brokerages in Western Canada. WMB has dedicated teams focused exclusively on insurance, surety, warranty, and risk management services. We have strategically positioned ourselves into what we consider the four corners of BC. Since 1981 we have grown to employ over 300 people in 10 geographic locations: Lower Mainland, Okanagan (Kelowna), Kamloops, Northern BC (Prince George), Victoria, Alberta, and Ontario.

When you join the Wilson M. Beck family you work with a team full of diverse knowledge and experience. At Wilson M. Beck, our employees are the foundation of our organization. Together, through our commitment and passion for our clients, we have built our reputation as a respected industry leader in insurance services. Our strength is our people and their expertise – We Care. We Help.

What You’ll Do:

• You will maintain maximum retention of the existing book of business by providing exceptional client service.
• You will be organizing and attending internal renewal strategy meetings.
• You will attend external client meetings as required.
• You will respond promptly to client emails and telephone calls.
• You will prepare all client services documents (i.e., Renewal Summaries, Proposals, Underwriting Submissions).
• You will maintain monthly expiry lists including following up on project expiries.
• You will monitor abeyances for outstanding information.
• You will update spreadsheets such as Statement of Values and Contractors Equipment.
• You will write correspondence and send documents to clients (using company templates).
• You will be the liaison with marketing on placements, renewals, and midterm policy changes.
• You will handle the complete brokering process on small mid-size policies within the book.
• You will review leases and contract documents and provide coverage advice to clients.
• You will provide bid costing for clients prior to tender closings and recommend appropriate coverage.
• You will complete certificate requests.
• You will recommend additional coverage to clients (using coverage checklist).
• You will quote and issue premium finance contracts as requested.
• You will follow up on accounts receivable.
• You will follow corporate policies and procedures.
• You will maintain continuing education credits for licensing.
• Other miscellaneous duties and special projects as required.

Who You Are:

• You have a Level 2 Insurance License.
• You have a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ Commercial Lines experience; construction experience is an asset.
• CAIB, CIP, FCIP or CRM designation would be considered an asset along with university and/or College education.
• You are a self-starter, who is highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You have Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Applied Epic.
• You have a friendly professional demeanor with a good sense of business acumen.
• You have a natural ability to thrive in a team environment and work well with others.
• You are driven to success and can represent our brand and your own cohesively and confidentially.
• Excellent organizational Skills
• Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks without guidance
• Punctual with strong attendance history

Compensation

• The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope, and level.
• Company Benefits program

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits programs.
• Professional development training/courses.
• A great collaborative work environment.
• A newly renovated kitchen
• On-site gym
• Yoga/meditation room
• We are firm believers of the health and wellness of our staff and provide on-site resources and services to encourage and support this.

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Purpose of Job:

As a Home Financing Advisor (Mortgage Advisor) you will be responsible for maximizing the development of residential mortgage business from third party referral sources such as real estate agents, lawyers, financial planners, and centres of influence with the goal of bringing new customers to the Bank.

Is this role right for you?

• You’re entrepreneurial, driven, and you love that every day is different. You’re willing to work variable hours including weekends and evenings and you’re available to meet clients at times that are convenient for them.
• Whether it’s conducting mortgage seminars or building a marketing program, you enjoy business development and getting out in the community as a Mortgage Advisor.
• This role is 100% commission, which puts your future in your own hands.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? – We’d love to work with you if:

• You have strong sales management experience and have the ability to market yourself, the mortgage business, and Scotiabank effectively.
• You’re a relationship builder (Mortgage Advisor) who is focused on providing a great client experience and growing relationships with existing Bank customers.
• You maintain current knowledge of mortgage lending policies and procedures, and understand the real estate market/property values/sales trends/competitor programs to be able to respond appropriately to business requirements.
• You have 3 to 5 years of industry-related experience and a deep understanding of your local market.
• You possess and maintain a driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

What’s in it for you?

• Home Financing Solutions has a boutique feel where you’ll own your market and be fully supported by our Sales Leaders.
• As a Mortgage Advisor you’ll be given the tools you need to help your clients with the advice necessary for them to realize their home ownership goals.
• You’ll have access to an industry-leading suite of mortgage products, including our iconic STEP product. You’ll be able to offer solutions for rental property financing, purchase-plus improvements, and customers who are business-for-self, high-net worth, or new to Canada.
• Our underwriting model is very different, which means you’ll get to partner with a dedicated Home Financing Lending Manager who will provide one-touch service for underwriting, condition fulfillment, and deal escalation. Our model is efficient, fast, and rooted in common sense lending principles.  
• Unique lead generation programs, marketing and social selling programs, Salesforce CRM and COI loyalty program paid for and supported by the Bank.

As a member of the Personal and Business Banking Team, you’ll partner with Financial Advisors to help high value clients secure their futures and set up their businesses. As a Financial Services Associate in the Imperial Service Team, you’ll provide administrative and client support to seek business growth opportunities. You'll create strong working relationships while making a difference in your clients' financial success. You’re flexible to work our banking centre hours which may include evenings and weekends. To help deliver a great client experience, you’re flexible to work at multiple banking centres within a reasonable travel distance. 

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

How you’ll succeed 

• Client engagement - Leverage your knowledge of cash management, credit, investment and wealth protection to answer questions and provide information to clients. Partner with your Financial Advisor to help clients meet their financial goals. 
• Problem solving - Listen, ask questions, and put yourself in the client’s shoes. Act like an owner by taking accountability for client issues, and know when to lean on others to find solutions. 
• Organizational skills - Prepare client files, booking appointments, and maintaining schedules. Help team success by improving team productivity and proactively uncovering business opportunities.

Who you are

• You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it’s the right thing to do.
• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.
• You’re passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You connect with others through respect and authenticity.
• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.
• You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge. You have a strong sense of curiosity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive compensation, a banking benefit*, wellbeing support and additional offers such as employee and family assistance programs and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

*Subject to program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Expected End Date

2025-01-07

Job Location

Richmond-Three West Centre

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Growth, Client Issue Resolution, Client Service, Customer Experience (CX), Financial Products, Post-Sales Support, Product Knowledge

We have an opportunity for an Account Manager to join our Hospitality team.

As an Account Manager, you will redefine how the hospitality vertical handles customer renewals and provides in-life support to clients.  From the point of initial sale through renewal, you will connect with clients, understand their feedback and needs, and support them through renewals.  Engaging the services of the sales operations team for technical support as needed, you will actively own an evolving list of clients and ensure success in renewals, help drive engagement with the product, and reduce overall churn. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative tech company where your contribution will be valued.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned client accounts, and assist with onboarding of newly sold clients. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, concerns, and escalations.
• Complete renewals, including updates to relevant agreements, and ensure timely billing of client.  Support Accounts Receivable in reaching out to delinquent accounts, in line with set policies.
• Understand clients' primary objectives for the product, providing the feedback and materials (where applicable) necessary to help achieve those objectives.
• Consolidate client feedback, objectives, and other relevant information for use by colleagues in the Hospitality Account Management team, and across the broader organization to aid in the evolution of products and services offered in the hospitality vertical.
• Collaborate with internal teams (such as hospitality sales, sales enablement, and content) to help address and facilitate client requests.
• Implement up-sell or cross-sell options as outlined by the company, working to set targets. 
• Monitor client satisfaction and promptly address any issues to maintain high levels of retention.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to support you and the broader Hospitality Account Management team in your efforts
• Utilize relevant sales tools, including CRM, to ensure accurate data, pipelines, and renewal and financial information.
• Other duties as assigned

You are a great fit if you have:

• At least 2 to 3 years of work experience in B2B sales or business development
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English with proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Solid organizational skills, and you are results driven
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and creative mindset
• The ability to thrive both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
• The flexibility to work in different time zones
• Experience with CRM other sales tools

Bonus points if you:

• Have completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field.
• Fluency in an additional language, including but not limited to Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Dutch, or an Asian language.
• Have a strong interest in published media, hospitality, and the business of travel.

Why us for your next career adventure?  

PressReader offers a hybrid work environment to balance the flexibility of working from home and being together to collaborate, celebrate, and connect. This position is based in our Richmond, BC office and requires to be on-premises 2 days a week. When not in the office, employees have the opportunity to work remotely.

What is the opportunity?

As an RBC Investment and Retirement Planner, you create custom investment solutions for prospective and existing RBC clients. Alongside your own prospecting and networking activity, you are fully supported by internal partners who send client referrals your way. Your creativity, motivation, and drive for new investment sales will enable you to provide world-class advice and solutions that help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.

What will you do?

• Provide tailor-made financial planning advice and solutions using our unparalleled array of investment and portfolio solutions, including best-in-class proprietary and select third-party mutual fund solutions
• Acquire and consolidate existing and new-to-RBC clients and assets
• Connect clients with the right RBC team members to help continuously meet their needs
• Develop external business referral sources through networking, marketing, and your centres of influence

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Financial Planning Designation (PFP®, QAFP™ or CFP®)
• Mutual Funds License (IFIC or CSC)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial planning
• Proven networking and client acquisition skills
• Ability to cultivate strong partner relationships
• Digital Savviness, ability to effectively utilize mobile applications

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program of flexible benefits, competitive commission structure, and pension options
• World-class training programs and career development opportunities
• The advantage of working with a dynamic, collaborative, and high performing team where initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded
• A flexible work schedule based on client preferences and your own work/life balance
• Innovative mobile technology to ensure your success

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Business Development, Client Centricity, Curiosity

As a Financial Planner, you will focus on developing and deepening client relationships by providing high quality advice and service within the mass affluent market. Most importantly, you realize that your clients are your greatest asset, and your priority is providing investment and financial planning advice to help them meet their unique goals. 

Following a comprehensive financial planning framework, you will be focused on investment sales and new client acquisition, as well as establishing business development opportunities with prospects and clients within the assigned market area. 
 
Promote the development and sustainable growth of proprietary investment business in the assigned market area by: 

• Conduct in-depth reviews for assigned clients including retirement planning, wealth accumulation and estate planning utilizing financial planning skills and tools to support our clients’ financial goals.
• Natural curiosity to uncover and solve for client’s needs, deliver trusted financial advice to clients regarding their investments and retirement planning. 
• You’re self-directed, performance –oriented in your approach in discovering our clients needs, listening to understand what they are looking for, customized financial strategies and solutions. 
• Be highly engaged, educate clients, provide relevant insights and expert advice. 
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach when dealing with peers, clients, and partners. 
• Build relationships, focusing on providing a great client experience and growing long-standing relationships with existing clients. 

 
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have: 

• Experience infinancial planning and investment sales is preferred. 
• Successfully completed the Personal Financial Planning (PFP®) designation and/or a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation. 
• You’re a mutual funds certified professional.You have current accreditation and good standing for MFDA licensing requirements (Investments Funds in Canada or Canadian Securities Course). 
• You’re goal oriented and entrepreneurial. You can work independently as a self-motivated entrepreneur with minimal supervision and as part of a larger team. 
• Knowledgeable of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment. 

 
What’s in it for you? 

• A competitive compensation and benefits package that rewards growing and maintaining your client base. 
• Access to leading-edge resources to support your growth including dedicated marketing support, powerful mobile technology, leading CRM, portfolio, and financial planning software. 
• The ability to build long-lasting client relationships through exceptional advice and service. 
• A work culture that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and your clients.

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Support, the Financial Analyst is a strategic finance partner to a range of corporate support service groups including Finance & Supply Chain Management, Legal Services, City Clerks, the City Manager’s office, Human Resources, Mayor and Council and Office of the Chief Safety Officer. The Financial Analyst is a key point of contact for strategic financial decision making for these groups. This includes understanding the financial implications of decisions, long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Budgeting, Reporting, Forecasting and Operational Support
• Strategic financial advice and decision support
• Explain monthly actual financial results and forecast future results
• Link department strategies and City priorities to the budget
• Works with City-wide FP&A, Financial Services, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to provide capital budget management support

• Provides financial and budget management support to the operations group with shopping cart approval processes and prepares financial summaries for bid committee reports for contract management

• Sets up WBS numbers in SAP for approved capital project and creates orders for Project Managers to support with capital project budget management and monitoring
• Assists Management in developing and analyzing business cases for proposed projects, including cost benefit analysis to justify spending proposal and quantifies impact on budgets and forecasts
• Develops and maintains all necessary financial models
• Assists with development and review of financial and administrative policies including recommending and validating appropriate funding sources
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline
• A professional accounting designation such as CA, CGA or CMA or MBA with a combination of experience and education related to the requirements of the position
• Minimum 4 - 5 years post designation experience in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and accounting
• Strong financial systems experience preferably within an ERP environment - experience with financial modules of SAP would be an asset
• Strong financial modelling and business case analysis experience
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Experience with preparing presentations for Senior Management
• Formal reporting writing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of finance, and business concepts
• Strong business acumen and capability to link finance to the business
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements on a wide variety of decisions in complex situations with no established precedents
• Developed financial modelling and excel skills
• Real Estate knowledge and experience is considered an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in simple terms

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: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024 

Position End Date: June 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-080: $97032 to $121294 per annum

Application Close: September 29, 2024

Main Purpose and Function

Reporting to the Manager, Citywide Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for supporting the citywide and all the departments as assigned in all aspects of financial planning and analysis. The Financial Analyst 2 is responsible for leading specific FP&A functions including short-mid term planning, budgeting, forecasting, implementation of New Revenue Generation project, 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 for the City and recommend actions. The analyst plays a lead role in the implementation of the Revenue Generation strategy that link to the new revenue opportunities identified and aligned with department and citywide needs, services delivered, and providing effective data control and accuracy.

The position plays a key role in ensuring 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 is part of the Finance, Risk & Supply Chain (FRS) department.

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

Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance Measurement:

• Leads, manages, and coordinates all aspects of operating and capital budget process; 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 the City’s 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-process

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
• Minimum 8 years 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 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: Temporary Full Time 

Position Start Date: September 2024

Position End Date: September 2025

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

Application Close: August 21, 2024