Financial Support Analyst - Victoria, Canada - BC Ferries

BC Ferries

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Description:

FINANCIAL SUPPORT ANALYST
Financial Planning & Analysis

Victoria

The Opportunity

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) department is part of BC Ferries' Finance Division and is responsible for managing BC Ferries' 12-year capital plan, annual operating budget and ad hoc analysis as the organization's primary business intelligence unit.

The team consists of highly motivated finance professionals who support organizational budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across all operating units and capital projects, as well as provide expertise in financial analysis to inform decision making.

The Financial Support Analyst works within the operating stream of FP&A, supporting the Manager in facilitating the annual budget process, quarterly forecasting and ongoing financial reporting.

You work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring the FP&A software is operating accurately and effectively.

As the main point person for software support and administration, you utilize your problem solving and analytical skills to build and maintain financial models.

You provide direct technical expertise and are able to diagnose, troubleshoot and provide technical assistance. You have a financial mind, with a strong understanding of reporting, forecasting, budgeting and modeling.

You have formal training in IT systems, or equivalent relevant experience, as well as an exceptional attention to detail. You are able to learn new technologies, processes and procedures, and are comfortable working with large data sets. You are successful in a financial reporting environment because of your strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Computer Science. Other relevant education may be considered
3 years experience in a systems administrator type or other relevant role. Practical experience working in a FP&A environment is preferred
Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn new software
A detail oriented, team player who is selfmotivated, organized, adaptable and curious
Understanding of forecasting, financial modelling and management reporting
An outside the box thinker who is able to generate solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, articulating ideas clearly and effectively
Good interpersonal and proven relationship building skills
Experience with an enterprise level system (i.e. Oracle) FP&A software and BI Analytics tools is an asset, but not required

Perks and Benefits
Taking care of our employees is a top priority for us.

Some of our great benefits include:

Competitive salaries and comprehensive medical and dental benefits package, including a health spending account and virtual health care
Membership of the defined benefit Public Service Pension Plan, which includes a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
If you travel by ferry often, you and your immediate family will enjoy our Ferry Travel Pass Program
A minimum of 4 weeks paid vacation
A hybrid work arrangement which offers the flexibility to work from home part time
Career progression, training and development opportunities
Maternity leave employer top up
Access to employee health and wellness programs, including reimbursement of fitness memberships and equipment and Employee & Family Assistance Program
Discounts in our gift shops and with many businesses on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland

Join us

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by
May 24, 2023.

- "We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives"_

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering on our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team. _
With 47 ports of call and around 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is the largest independentlyowned ferry company in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers. _