Financial Analyst

Position summary
Reporting to the senior accountant, the financial analyst supports financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and supports financial planning and reporting functions through the application of strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.

This role is responsible for completing assigned periodic supporting schedules and assisting with financial reporting, modelling, and scenario analysis.

The financial analyst is expected to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Duties and responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Financial planning and reporting

assists in budget planning and forecasting activities

prepares periodic reporting and forecasting, including variance analysis

prepares monthly cost allocations across departments, programs, and projects using prescribed metrics

liaises with the departments to support budget planning

supports salaries and benefits forecasting and analysis

liaises with other regulatory bodies required for benchmarking of licence fees, contractor rates and other relevant data for budgeting and planning

General accounting and administrative support

performs ad‑hoc reporting and other analytical requirements at the organization, department, and program/project level

provides backup support for other finance functions as required

Skills and qualifications
Required skills and qualifications include:

completed at least three of the six core and elective modules under the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), or an equivalent program, preferably with a focus on financial reporting, management accounting, and finance

bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field is an asset

minimum of three years or more of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting—public sector accounting experience is preferred but not required

proficiency in Microsoft 365, with a strong working knowledge of Excel

working knowledge of ERP applications (i.e. Microsoft Business Central, Dynamics NAV, or similar)

ability to handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and professionalism

strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, particularly when working under pressure

excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach and a positive attitude exemplified by patience and a willingness to learn

CPSBC values the strength diversity brings to our workplace. All interested applicants, regardless of age, family or marital status, physical or mental disability, race, colour, religion, place of origin, ancestry, Indigenous identity, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, political belief, socio-economic background, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment and selection process.

CPSBC acknowledges the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the h́n̓q̓ħəmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples―the xʷməthkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and selël̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Sèkwxʷwú7mesh-ulh Sèchnim speaking peoples―the Sèkwxʷwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation. We acknowledge the rights and title of BC First Nations whose territories span across the province. These territories recognize that laws, governance, and health systems tied to lands and waters have existed here since time immemorial.

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