Budget & Financial Analyst

Budget & Financial Analyst

Location:

Burnaby, BC

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. They provide consulting services to staff in other departments regarding the management, analysis and verification of financial data.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, accounting, finance, or 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.

• 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).
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy especially when working with numbers and dollars.
• Proactive initiative and independent work capability.
• 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.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. Employees enjoy in‑house training, wellness programs, recognition awards, sustainable transportation incentives, a vibrant social club, and participation in community and charitable events.

Please review the job description and submit a cover letter and resume as a single document that clearly identifies how you meet the qualifications. Applications are accepted only through the online recruitment system at www.bchousing.org/careers
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Follow the prompts to complete the brief questionnaire that must accompany your application.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, people with disabilities, and all people committed to meaningful work. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment.

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