South BC

We are looking for a Finance Consultant for 6 months to support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting activities for a public sector client in Surrey, British Columbia. The Finance Consultant will play a key role in strengthening month-end processes, improving visibility into departmental performance, and helping leadership make informed financial decisions over the 6 months. The successful individual will work closely with finance leaders to review financial data, develop forecasts, and deliver clear reporting across multiple business areas.

• Examine financial transactions to confirm entries are assigned to the appropriate General Ledger accounts and identify discrepancies for correction.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly P&L across numerous departments, highlighting spending patterns, risks, and performance trends.
• Track budget-to-actual results and provide timely updates to management on variances, projected outcomes, and areas requiring attention.
• Support month-end close activities by assisting with reconciliations, financial review, and the preparation of accurate reporting outputs.
• Partner with the Manager of Finance to build forecasts for programs, operational initiatives, and upcoming projects.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of financial and management reports that improve decision-making for leadership.
• Use available accounting and reporting tools to extract data, organize information, and improve the quality of financial analysis.
• Take on additional finance-related assignments as needed to support planning, reporting, and operational priorities.

To be considered for this opportunity, you are a designated accountant (CPA) with 10+ years of progressive accounting, financial planning and analysis experience with the ability to work onsite in Surrey for 2 days a week.

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, or senior-level budget analysis roles.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to work comfortably with complex financial data; experience with Power BI or Power Query would be considered an asset.
• Hands-on familiarity with accounting software and financial systems, including the ability to review transactions and validate coding accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, solve problems independently, and work resourcefully in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with finance leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented attitude with a respectful, dependable, and accountable work style.
• Previous experience in a public sector or similar organizations would be an advantage.

You must currently live in Vancouver, and be legally authorized to work in Canada.