Budget Analyst - Courtenay, Canada - City of Courtenay

City of Courtenay

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Courtenay, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Competition Number: 24045

Job Title:
Budget Analyst

Department:
Financial Services

Employment Type:
Full-Time Exempt

Salary:
$ 83,315 to $ 94,676 (Pay Band 4).

Posted Date:
May 8, 2024, 12:00 am

Closing Date:
May 29, 2024, 11:30 pm

Last Modified:
May 8, 2024, 4:05 pm

Posting:
Open

Status:

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Description:

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Planning, Payroll and Business Performance, the
Budget Analyst will provide support in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets and short and long-range financial plans.

The position also involves supporting the Strategic Financial Analyst in the development, implementation and management of continuous improvement opportunities, procedures, and processes designed to increase transparency, reliability, efficiency, productivity and accuracy and works closely with senior leadership and all departments in the execution of business performance strategies.

Undergraduate degree in Business Commerce or other related discipline
Professional accounting designation (CPA)
Member in good standing with CPA professional accounting association
Criminal Record Check
A minimum of three years of experience in strategic financial planning, reporting, budgeting and analysis functions
A minimum of three years of experience providing related support to management teams including creation of materials such as business cases, formal presentations and briefing notes
Demonstrated ability to conduct activity, workflow and organizational analysis for process reengineering or efficiency improvements
Ability to work at an advanced level in MS programs
Demonstrated exposure and understanding of internal control systems in a multidivisional organization
Ability to work with ambiguity and thrive in a changing environment while experiencing resource constraints
Strong communication skills with ability to articulate complex financial matters to a nonfinancial audience
Excellent analytical, problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with the ability to identify trends, establish benchmarks and provide credible analysis and business recommendations with particular emphasis on periodic variance analysis and reporting
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to create integrated plans, influence outcomes and engage multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, work collaboratively and communicate effectively
Recognized as ethical, independent and service focused, demonstrating high standards of professionalism and respect for confidentiality

COMPLEMENTARY ASSETS:

Local Government experience
Experience with FMW or other budget software programs

This is a full-time position; start date to be determined

Salary:
$ 83,315 to $ 94,676 (Pay Band 4).

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those short listed will be contacted.