Financial Analyst I - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:40659

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose & Function

The Financial Planning & Analysis Department at the City of Vancouver is currently looking to fill a temporary Financial Analyst I position.

This will be a temporary full time position that may be extend or reduced depending on operational needs.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), the Financial Analyst I is responsible for the support of FP&A functions including short-mid term planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and decision support for selected business units and/or city-wide 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 specific business areas, support the development of the City's annual budget and multi-year plan process, support monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, and analyzing key business issues impacting service delivery and financial performance with recommended actions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
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
Provides input into the formation of problemsolving approaches for business situations
Accurately analyzes a situation based on available data or information
Supports the problemsolving 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

Strategic Business Partnership and Decision support

Demonstrates indepth 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 business decisions
Able to explain financial concepts and analysis in nonfinancial terms to counterparts
Identify and address additional business partner needs as they arise

Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance Measurement

Support 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
Analyze 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:

Assist in planning process timelines and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and standardization
Suggest opportunities for process automation/streamlining and support integration with financial reporting, capital budgeting, and longterm financial planning initiatives
Communicate budgeting policies and processes to Department FP&A and City staff; support budget process improvement initiatives throughout the organization
Manage FP&A projects and subprocess

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

MBA and/or a professional accounting designation
Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting
Experience with ERP and BI reporting environments and developing models in Excel
Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to local government including PSAB
Experience developing presentations for senior management

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